Located in London, Cardwell Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Cardwell Primary School currently has around 437 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. white british pupils make up about 12.4%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: 118 Frances Street, London, SE18 5LP
Website: www.cardwellschool.co.uk
Telephone: 02088541051
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lisa Lazell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 100155

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 437
Number of Boys: 216
Number of Girls: 221

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African34.80%152
White British12.40%54
Other Black9.20%40
Other White6.60%29
Other Asian6.40%28
Other Mixed5.50%24
White and Black African4.80%21
Other (any other ethnic group)4.60%20
Bangladeshi2.70%12
Indian2.50%11
Pakistani2.30%10
White and Asian2.30%10
Caribbean2.10%9
White and Black Caribbean1.80%8
Chinese1.40%6
Gypsy/Roma0.70%3
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.9)
Writing: Above Average (2.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
17%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
105.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cyril Henry Nursery School
57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP
- not rated 510 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pound Park Nursery School
Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF
4out of 4 963 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Woolwich Common Nursery School
Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ
- not rated 1,350 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cardwell Primary School
118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodhill Primary School
Woodhill , SE18 5JE
3out of 4 308 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodhill Primary School
Woodhill , SE18 5JE
- not rated 308 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mulgrave Infant and Nursery School
Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DA
- not rated 550 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Mulgrave Primary School
Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL
3out of 4 643 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal Greenwich Trust School
765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ
3out of 4 676 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Royal Greenwich Utc
765 Woolwich Road , SE7 8LJ
- not rated 676 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Eaglesfield School
Red Lion Lane , Shooters Hill SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,200 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road , SE18 4LH
4out of 4 2,243 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
London Design and Engineering UTC
15 University Way , E16 2RD
3out of 4 2,320 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre
95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ
- not rated 1,977 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,182 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,182 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW
3out of 4 630 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holborn College
Woolwich Road , Charlton SE7 8LN
- not rated 837 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sumus Woolwich
38 Wellington Street , Woolwich SE18 6HQ
- not rated 913 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Greenwich Engineering and Medical School
31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU
- not rated 927 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Charlton School
Charlton Park Road , SE7 8HX
- not rated 1,173 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charlton Park Academy
Charlton Park Road , Charlton SE7 8HX
3out of 4 1,173 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.