Cardinal Primary School
47%
Capacity
296
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Cardinal Primary School
Cardinal Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hounslow community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 296 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Margaret Nowak, it falls under Hounslow local authority.
Cardinal Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 211 applications for 73 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
Cardinal Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 81% recommending the school (21 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Cardinal Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hounslow, Cardinal Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cardinal Road, Feltham, Hounslow, TW13 5AL |
| Headteacher | Margaret Nowak |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 296 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.3% |
| School Capacity | 296 / 630 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Jul 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (2 Jul 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
21 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed73
211
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cardinal Road, Feltham
Hounslow, TW13 5AL
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