The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Lazell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
118 Frances Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 5LP
Town setting
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Charlton Park School
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Charlton School
Special school · 1.1km away
Charlton Park Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Notre Dame Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Foxfield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cardwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cardwell Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cardwell Primary School?
Cardwell Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cardwell Primary School take?
Cardwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cardwell Primary School?
Cardwell Primary School is in London, SE18 5LP, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cardwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cardwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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