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Cranford Community College

Cranford Community College

Hounslow, TW5 9PDSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

113%

Capacity

1,554

Pupils

3.0x

Demand

About Cranford Community College

Cranford Community College is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Hounslow community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,554 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 1,380 places).

Ofsted has rated Cranford Community College "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Ind & Ms Rita Berndt, it falls under Hounslow local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.60 is well above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is solid at 54.0. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 376th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 19 in Hounslow.

Cranford Community College is a popular choice with families — it received 599 applications for 200 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 211 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Cranford Community College include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Theatre, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Martial Arts, Rounders, Rowing, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Orchestra, Art Club, Debate, Newspaper and 5 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Hounslow, Cranford Community College 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 TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHigh Street, Hounslow, Hounslow, TW5 9PD
HeadteacherRobert Ind & Ms Rita Berndt
Local AuthorityHounslow
Number of Pupils1,554
Free School Meals (FSM)29.9%
School Capacity1,554 / 1,380 (113% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

Top 25%

139th of 487

In London

Top 50%

7th of 19

In Hounslow

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.60Well Above Average

Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+54.0Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)82%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
146 students

Average Points per Entry

26.9Grade C-

Value Added Score

-0.07Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

27.2Grade C-
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)9%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -5.9

'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.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosDining HallTheatreGymnasiumTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsRoundersRowingDanceCricketBadminton

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraArt ClubDebateNewspaperFilm ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

200

Applications

599

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cranford Community College

Cranford Community College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02088972001www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk/

High Street, Hounslow

Hounslow, TW5 9PD

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High Street, Hounslow

Hounslow, TW5 9PD

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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