Best 3 Secondary schools in Cannock – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Staffordshire University Academy (Secondary) in Cannock; Kingsmead School (Secondary) in Cannock; Cardinal Griffin Catholic College (Secondary) in Cannock — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Staffordshire University Academy, Kingsmead School and Cardinal Griffin Catholic College. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Cannock, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Staffordshire University Academy), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Staffordshire University Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Staffordshire University Academies Trust, JOHN TAYLOR MAT and THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY.

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Attribute	Staffordshire University Academy WS12 4JH	Kingsmead School WS12 1DH	Cardinal Griffin Catholic College WS11 4AW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Cannock Staffordshire WS12 4JH	Cannock Staffordshire WS12 1DH	Cannock Staffordshire WS11 4AW
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Nov 2023	2 24 Jan 2022	2 15 Mar 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	900	1257	998
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire University Academies Trust	JOHN TAYLOR MAT	THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Website	www.suacademy.co.uk	www.kingsmeadschool.net	www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01543224700	01543227320	01543502215
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Staffordshire University Academy

WS12 4JH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 4JH
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire University Academies Trust
Website: www.suacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01543224700

Kingsmead School

WS12 1DH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS12 1DH
Ofsted: 2 24 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Website: www.kingsmeadschool.net
Telephone: 01543227320

Cardinal Griffin Catholic College

WS11 4AW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cannock
Staffordshire
WS11 4AW
Ofsted: 2 15 Mar 2018
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Website: www.cardinalgriffin.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01543502215

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.