Cranford Community College
Hounslow, TW5 9PD · Hounslow · secondary school
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8th of 20 secondary schools in Hounslow we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 818 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 87 | 35% | 3.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.8 · 62 | 30% | 1.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.6 · 88 | 25% | 2.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranford Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.6 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,567 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,380. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who need to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? How does the new Ofsted framework affect the day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Cranford Community College
Overview
Cranford Community College is described as a school where leaders have established a clear vision rooted in inclusion and improving life chances for all pupils. The report highlights that the school provides an exceptional level of inclusion and personal development, with strong standards in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, and leadership. Pupils are portrayed as feeling safe, valued, and well-prepared for their future pathways.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated 'Exceptional', with leaders ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils thrive from their first day through tailored support and rigorous monitoring.
- Personal development is 'Exceptional', featuring a highly personalised pastoral system and transformative opportunities such as international visits that broaden pupils' horizons.
- Attendance is a strength, consistently above national averages, with effective processes to reduce barriers and support pupils at risk of persistent absence.
- Behaviour is managed very well by pupils themselves, creating a calm environment where bullying is uncommon and staff deal with incidents effectively.
- Teaching is consistently effective, with teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge and adapting learning to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, access the ambitious curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that the rigorous monitoring and evaluation evident in inclusion and personal development are applied consistently to teaching and achievement so that pupils achieve consistently highly across subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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