Cardinal Griffin Catholic College vs The King's CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 45 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
The King's CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
732 students
| Measure | Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cannock, West Midlands | The King's CofE Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #271 of 493 | #386 of 493 |
| National rank | #2532 of 4,090 | #3269 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 732 | 732 |
| Pupils on roll | 732 | 732 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | 27% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 49.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.82 | 3.20 |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | 23.6 |
| town | Cannock | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.thekingscofeacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Cardinal Griffin Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 23.8).
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 The King's CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cardinal Griffin Catholic College ranks higher (38.5 vs 23.8 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 The King's CofE Academy?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Cannock and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College: 732. The King's CofE Academy: 732. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cardinal Griffin Catholic College and The King's CofE Academy rank in West Midlands?
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is 271st of 493 and The King's CofE Academy is 386th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).