Cranford Community College
113%
Capacity
1,554
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Cranford Community College
Cranford Community College holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with the school judged Good across all five categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The single most informative exam metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.6, which is banded as Well above average nationally. This places the school seventh out of 19 secondary schools in Hounslow, and 376th out of 3,141 schools nationally, putting it comfortably inside the top 25% of schools in the country. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 54, and 81.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is very high at 95.7%, with 46.4% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above.
Breaking down the Progress 8 figures, the school shows particular strength in maths, with a progress score of 0.72, and in English at 0.66. The EBacc element of Progress 8 is 0.61, and the open element is 0.43. Compared with the Hounslow local authority average Progress 8 score of 0.44, Cranford’s 0.6 is significantly ahead. At sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value added score is -0.07, which is banded as Average, and the average points per entry is 26.85, equivalent to a C- grade. The best three A-levels average grade is also C-, with 9% of entries achieving AAB or higher. The sixth form was rated Good by Ofsted, and with 146 pupils in the cohort, it is a substantial provision, though the academic outcomes at KS5 are less striking than the strong KS4 results.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 599 applications for 200 places, with 211 first-preference applications and 169 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Cranford has a large SEN unit and provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Facilities include a theatre, art studios, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a sixth form centre. Clubs range from orchestra and debate to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. With 29.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse catchment. This is a strong-achieving comprehensive that delivers well above average progress at GCSE, particularly in maths and English, and is popular enough to turn away the majority of applicants.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | High Street, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW5 9PD |
| Headteacher | Robert Ind & Ms Rita Berndt |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Number of Pupils | 1,554 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 1,554 / 1,380 (113% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.60)
376th of 3,141
Nationally
139th of 487
In London
7th of 19
In Hounslow
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.3
'22/23
31.3
'23/24
26.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2372%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 250 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
13%
Russell Group
16%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)72%
- Employment13%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed200
599
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
211 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian52.5%
- White (other)7.0%
- Mixed4.7%
- White British3.9%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cranford Community College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
High Street, Hounslow
Hounslow, TW5 9PD
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