Cardinal Primary School, Feltham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cardinal Road creates a warm, welcoming environment where children love learning - parents report their children 'literally skip into school'. The school excels at supporting children from diverse backgrounds, including those learning English as an additional language and children with additional needs. With above average results in reading and maths, the school demonstrates commitment to developing strong foundational skills through high-quality phonics teaching and well-matched activities.
Key Strengths
- Above average attainment in English and mathematics by end of Key Stage 1
- Strong phonics teaching and reading skills development across the school
- Excellent support for pupils with special needs, English as additional language, and those in the speech and language unit
- Calm, welcoming classrooms with high expectations
- Effective strategies to support disadvantaged pupils and those from minority ethnic backgrounds
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not yet outstanding, limiting achievement potential for some pupils
- Pupils in Year 1 not always given demanding work quickly enough when ready
- Insufficient time given for pupils to revisit marked work and improve it
- Some pupils supported by additional funding not achieving as well as others in the school
- Children's learning in Early Years not always developed during child-chosen activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining proper safeguarding policies, records and documents that were scrutinised during the inspection.
Cardinal Road Infant and Nursery School is a good school where pupils achieve above average standards in English and mathematics, with consistently good teaching throughout. The headteacher and committed staff, supported by an effective governing body, ensure that children make good progress from their diverse starting points.
At a Glance
49.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
576 pupils
630 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Feltham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Feltham
Admissions Demand - Hounslow
Places available
3,226
Applications
3,027
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hounslow (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.74013%
Overall absence
16.0804%
Persistent absence
199
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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