Cardinal Griffin Catholic College vs Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cannock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
732 students
Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School
Cannock · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
| Measure | Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cannock, West Midlands | Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School Cannock, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 493 | #1130 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2532 of 4,090 | #10973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 732 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 732 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 44.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Cannock | Cannock |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk/ | chadsmoorfed.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Griffin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 36.3).
- •Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is the larger school with 732 students compared with 221.
- •Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a academy school while Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cardinal Griffin Catholic College better than Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Griffin Catholic College ranks higher (38.5 vs 36.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cardinal Griffin Catholic College and Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Cannock in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College: 732. Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Griffin Catholic College and Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is 271st of 493 and Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School is 1130th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).