Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Address: Cardinal Way
Town/City: Cannock
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: WS11 4AW
Telephone Number: 01543 502215
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Hermione Gibson
Capacity: 998
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 732 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.5%

Location and administration

URN: 149989
DfE Number: 860/5403
UKPRN: 10092955
UPRN: 200003095061
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Cannock Chase (E07000192)
Constituency: Cannock Chase (E14001150)
Electoral Ward: Cannock Park & Old Fallow (E05015745)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 397656E, 311003N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 41' 50.42" N 2° 2' 9.55" W
Plus Code: 9C4VMXW7+WJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sherbrook Primary School (0.5km)
  2. St Lukes CofE Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Cannock Chase High School (0.9km)
  4. Moorhill Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Redhill Primary School (1.3km)
  6. St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.5km)
  7. Chadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School (1.5km)
  8. Longford Primary Academy (1.5km)
  9. Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy (1.6km)
  10. Great Oaks College (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Charles Adams - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 8 April 2024.
  • Mrs Kay Cash - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 March 2028.
  • Jill Elwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Hermione Gibson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr David Michael John Guy - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Mrs Helen Hammond - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Sarah Hawthorne - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mr David Jobburns - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Janet Mellor - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 March 2004 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Sam Price - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Stocking - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.
  • Angela Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Cameron Wills - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Claire Yates - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.