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Leadership and management Outstanding
Achievement of pupils Outstanding
Quality of teaching Outstanding
Behaviour and safety of pupils Outstanding
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make excellent progress in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
Success of the Curriculum: Achievement has continued to rise since the previous inspection due to improved teaching.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure consistency by all staff in following the agreed school policies for teaching and learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards are significantly above national averages in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of Year 6.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff ensure that work extends and challenges pupils while effectively supporting those who may find learning more difficult.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is excellent. They are respectful and considerate of the needs of others.
Support for SEND Pupils: All groups of pupils, including disabled pupils and those with special educational needs, achieve exceptionally well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school makes sure pupils are safe and secure; pupils say they feel very safe in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The inclusion team work relentlessly to help pupils manage their behaviour and develop resilience.
Parent Feedback: Parents were very positive about the school and the support it offers them and their children.
Parental Involvement: Leaders reach out to and include families and the community for the benefit of pupils.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers’ expectations are high, and there are very positive relationships between pupils and adults.
Impact on Student Progress: As a result of inspiring teaching, pupils are encouraged to think and develop curious and inquiring minds.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally there is a little inconsistency in how effectively a few teachers apply whole-school approaches.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment procedures, including marking and feedback, have an excellent impact on learning.
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Cardwell Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.

It has 448 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.

At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

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We work hard to make sure that every member of the school community feels respected, safe, and able to develop to their full social and academic potential. At Cardwell, we are dedicated to a child's holistic development. Cardwell students obtain the finest possible education because everyone in the school community has the highest expectations for them. The vast array of intriguing, stimulating, and demanding possibilities offered across the curriculum and the Cardwell students who take use of them make us really proud. Our motto is "Learning for Life," and our company emblem is the Cardwell Wheel. Each spoke of the wheel represents a step in our strategy to break down obstacles to learning, create enduring relationships, raise aspirational achievement, and maintain the school as an important and respected member of the neighbourhood and larger community. Unicef has designated Cardwell Primary School as a Rights Respecting School. All children are aware of their rights and obligations, and the protection and welfare of our kids is at the heart of what we believe. The rights are universal and align with our core principles of upholding democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, respect for one another, and tolerance for people of different faiths and ideologies. Cardwell Learning's mission is to ensure that every student takes pride in their own abilities and accomplishments.
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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Outstanding Good Good
Age range 3-11 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 19.4 - 19.9
Proficient Math 108 111 107
Proficient Read 105 107 106
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 108 104 97
Reading 105 104 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67% 66.03% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 17% 12.27% 7.4%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.9 Below Average
Writing 2.2 Above Average
Maths 2.3 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
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Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 1 104 96
Reading 105 2 103 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 74% 11 71.27% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 16% 7 14.52% 9.69%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.6 Below Average
Writing 1.1 Above Average
Maths -0.4 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 1 101 94
Reading 103 1 102 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 63% 7 68.47% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 1 13.5% 9.14%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.3 Well Below Average
Writing 0.4 Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 105 93
Reading 104 105 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 70% 70.13% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 10% 12.88% 8.17%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.3 Average
Writing 1.5 Above Average
Maths 1.9 Above Average
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cardwell Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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