SchoolScoresCranford Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CRANFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High Street, Cranford, Hounslow, TW5 9PD
020 8897 2001 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 13 July 2026.
In short: 2 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
208 pupils in this year group.
54% — about the same as the Hounslow average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 51.7 | 49.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
208 pupils in this year group.
94% — about the same as the Hounslow average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 78% | 60% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 14% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | Not published | 1% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
189 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 32% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 27.4 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 515 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 87 | 3% | 11% | 40% |
| Biology | 63 | 2% | 6% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 58 | 2% | 7% | 30% |
| Psychology | 46 | 4% | 9% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 45 | 2% | 20% | 16% |
| Economics | 44 | 5% | 20% | 26% |
| Physics | 32 | 3% | 9% | 31% |
| Sociology | 29 | 3% | 14% | 20% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 27 | 0% | 7% | 24% |
| History | 25 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Religious Studies | 19 | 0% | 11% | 22% |
| English Literature | 15 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | 0% | 43% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 0% | 14% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German, Spanish, Punjabi, Geography, Logic / Philosophy, Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
219 students in this year group.
83% — 3 points above the Hounslow average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
245 students in this year group.
78% — 4 points above the Hounslow average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 78% | 74% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 17% | 22% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Hounslow. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 202 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 223 |
| Of those, offered a place | 176 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 633 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.6% | 30.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 12.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 79.0% | 51.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4% | 19.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5 | 10.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Lower than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 61% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 21 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 20 state secondary schools in Hounslow. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 19.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Featherstone High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tarbiyyah Secondary School for Boys 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Harlington School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Global Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Guru Nanak Sikh Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heston Community School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lampton Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Mark's Catholic School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 72% grade 5+ English and maths
- Villiers High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cranford Community College's Ofsted rating?
Cranford Community College was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 exceptional, 5 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Cranford Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Cranford Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 223 families put Cranford Community College as their first choice for 202 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 176 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 136522.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.