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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 4AW, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.0 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
775
Capacity
998
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.6, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in comparison to the national average. While 56% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 15%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a moderate level of parental satisfaction, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Irish1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.1%
Location
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52.69670, -2.03612 · WS11 4AW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN149989
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2018.
Is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College a good school?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College scores 36.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cardinal Griffin Catholic College in GCSEs?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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