Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
URN: 124468 • Cannock WS11 4AW
Overview
- Name
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
- URN
- 124468
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hermione Gibson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cardinal Way, Cannock WS11 4AW
Summary
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Cannock, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 883 pupils and a capacity of 998. The school operates under the ethos of the Catholic faith, promoting values of gratitude, generosity, and service, encapsulated in the motto "Men and Women for Others." This distinct environment aims to foster both academic and personal growth among students.
The college offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, including a focus on key subjects at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Additional support services, such as the Pupil Premium and Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, are in place to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically.
As part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school provides various extracurricular activities and support programs, reinforcing its dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
The college offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, including a focus on key subjects at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. Additional support services, such as the Pupil Premium and Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions, are in place to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed academically.
As part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is committed to community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school provides various extracurricular activities and support programs, reinforcing its dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cannock Chase High School (55.9)
- Kingsmead School (55.6)
- Staffordshire University Academy (50.9)
- Blake Valley Technology College (45.2)
- Cannock Chase High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 998
- Pupils
- 883
- Boys
- 423
- Girls
- 460
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 883 | 423 | 460 | 998 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 883 | 423 | 460 | 998 | 20.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 870 | 422 | 448 | 998 | 17.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 870 | 422 | 448 | 998 | 17.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 847 | 410 | 437 | 998 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 870 | 447 | 423 | 998 | 8.90 |
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