Cranbrook School
Cranbrook School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Cranbrook, TN17, in the Kent council area. It has 958 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas — inspected 6 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Attainment 8 | 66.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 86.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 153 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 40.61 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B | 2024/25 |
A level students | 152 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 958 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 4.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 1.31% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.22% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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