Cranbrook School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Christian |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Waterloo Road, TN17 3JD |
| School Website | www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1580711800 |
| URN | 137739 |
School Census
| Total | 884 |
| Girls/Boys | 369/515 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.7%/58.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 25 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 1.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 22/03/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/03/2022 | Good |
| 28/04/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 22/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/04/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 94.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.76 |
| Progress 8 | LOWCOV |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 95% |
| Entering EBacc | 96% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.46 |
| Progress 8 | LOWCOV |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 95% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.93 |
| Progress 8 | LOWCOV |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 87 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.71% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 147 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.85% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 157 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.96% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 94 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.67% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 216 |
| As first preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.86% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 140 |
| As first preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 27% |
| no | 73% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Belle Vue School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Jockey Lane, , TN17 3JN
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Carriers Road, , TN17 3JZ