Cranford Park Academy

A good academy converter school in Hillingdon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cranford Park Academy.

Hayes, UB34LQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
20 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Phelps Way
Harlington
Hayes, UB34LQ
Phone
2085733453
Website
cranfordpark.academy

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138613
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Phelps Way, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 4LQ
Website
www.cranfordpark.academy
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARK FEDERATION ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
960 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
901
Free School Meals
25.5% (230 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
100
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
901 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Self-worth Respect for others Diversity

Head Teacher's Message

Cranford Park Academy is a vibrant, successful school, where children are both nurtured and challenged. We are fortunate to have a richly diverse community within school and this is valued and celebrated. Children of all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and made to feel special.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology Geography History Maths MFL - French Music Oracy PE and Sports Phonics Writing PSHE Reading Religious Education Science The Wider Curriculum

SEND Provision

SENCO Cathy Howells; contact via the main school telephone number.

Admissions Criteria

Reception admissions are allocated via the local authority; apply online at www.hillingdon.gov.uk/schools. Important dates: 15 January 2025 deadline; 16 April 2025 offers; 30 April 2025 acceptance deadline; 23 May 2025 appeals deadline. Nursery admissions: intake in September following the child’s 3rd birthday; full-time and part-time places; 30 hours free childcare eligibility; apply by 31 January; provide birth certificate, evidence of home address and parent’s ID. In-Year applications: apply directly to the school with documents (birth certificate, Child Benefit letter or Family Tax Credit documentation, and parent/guardian visual ID). Appeals: see Park Federation admission appeals information.

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