Cardwell Primary School
About Cardwell Primary School
Cardwell Primary School sits within the Greenwich local authority, where it ranks 38th out of 62 primary schools of the same type, placing it in the top half of its local peers. The school holds an Outstanding rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, one of only 12 schools in the borough to achieve that top grade. For context, the highest-ranked schools in the area include St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Eltham Church of England Primary School, and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School, all of which sit above Cardwell in the local rankings. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Peter's Catholic Primary School, located 1.2 kilometres away. With a capacity of 480 and 437 pupils on roll, Cardwell is operating close to full, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, 158 families applied for 60 places, with 70 listing it as their first preference.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 77 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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