Padmashree School
Vanasakthi Nagar Extn., Kolathur · Chennai · Tamil Nadu
If you’re exploring CBSE schools in North Chennai, Padmashree School in Kolathur is one that often comes up in parent discussions. It’s a relatively young school that has grown quickly and now offers classes up to Grade XII. Here’s a detailed, parent-friendly look at what the school offers — the good, the not-so-good, and what you should check before deciding.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Affiliation No. 1930739
- Classes
- Nursery (LKG/UKG) to XII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No full-time boarding; primarily a day school
- Founded
- 2014
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~24.9:1 (1,965 students / 79 teachers)
- Students
- 1,965 (AY 2023–24, school-published)
- Staff
- Principal Dr. Sabu K.D. (M.A, M.Phil, B.Ed, LL.B); 15 PGTs, 38 TGTs, 7 PRTs, 16 NTTs, 4 PETs
Summary for the Parent
Overview
Padmashree School in Kolathur is a structured CBSE school that combines discipline with a fair range of extracurricular options.
It’s a good fit for families looking for a balanced environment — not overly academic, but not too relaxed either.
Best Fit For
A child who thrives in a disciplined, structured environment.
A child who enjoys extracurricular activities like dance, karate, or music.
A child from a middle-income family seeking a CBSE curriculum with moderate fees.
Strengths
Strong infrastructure for its size.
Good extracurricular exposure.
Experienced leadership.
Reasonable fee structure for a CBSE school.
Trade-offs / Things to Check
Variability in teacher quality across grades.
Some concerns about communication and responsiveness.
Allegations of harsh discipline (should be verified directly).
Limited transparency on transport and maintenance details.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Can you share recent CBSE Board exam results for Grades 10 and 12?
How does the school handle parent feedback and complaints?
What is the teacher training and evaluation process?
What are the transport routes and fees?
How does the school support children who need extra academic help?
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