SchoolScoresCardwell Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
118 Frances Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5LP
020 8854 1051 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Greenwich comparisons use the 29 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 33 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 29th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 29th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 28th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 56% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 80% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Greenwich figures pool parents at the Greenwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
79% — 7 points above the Greenwich average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 72% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Greenwich. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 54 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 149 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.7% | 32.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 46th highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 18.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.2% | 35.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 27% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 1.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 56th lowest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 43rd highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.8 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 62 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 9.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 56th highest of 61 state primary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 17.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Woodhill Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mulgrave Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Windrush Charlton Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorntree Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Notre Dame Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drew Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nightingale Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foxfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eglinton Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cardwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Cardwell Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cardwell Primary School?
71% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Cardwell Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cardwell Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 54 families put Cardwell Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 100155.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.