Cranbrook School

Type Secondary
Age Range 11-18
Religion Christian
Address Waterloo Road
Cranbrook
Kent
TN17 3JD
Phone 01580711800
Reference Number 137739

Description

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Cranbrook School is a unique state-funded grammar school nestled in the heart of Kent, England, at the address Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD. Founded initially as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Cranbrook School caters for students aged 11 to 18, with a focus on academic excellence. It is the only state grammar school that is both 11+ co-educational and accepts boarders in the county.

The school's curriculum is built around values such as kindness, integrity, curiosity, aspiration, and individuality, and the institution prides itself on its strong tradition of innovation and excellence. Cranbrook School is also a prominent name in the region, boasting significant performance in the academic field, as evidenced by the success of its graduates.

The 70-acre campus hosts impressive facilities, including boarding houses, a performing arts center, Queen's Hall Theatre, a newly refurbished Sixth Form Center, extensive playing fields, and a modern gymnasium. The school's vast array of extra-curricular activities, such as the CCF, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and a varied program of school trips, contribute to its vibrant learning environment.

Mr David Clark serves as the Headteacher of the co-educational boarding and day school, which operates within the Kent Local Education Authority. Cranbrook School is an Academy Converter and is part of the Cranbrook School Academy Trust.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 884
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55.95%
Girls: 44.05%

Year Groups

Year Number of pupils
7 92
8 60
9 134
10 153
11 149
12 154
13 166

Ofsted Rating Good
Last Inspection Date 2022-05-19
Date Description Report
2022-03-22 School inspection: School inspection:
2015-04-28 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2012-02-14 Academy conversion letter Academy conversion letter
Previously as Cranbrook School
2011-07-06 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2007-11-22 Full inspection: Full inspection:
2003-03-17 Full inspection Full inspection

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
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GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 82% Unlock Unlock
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 95% Unlock Unlock

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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2024 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 47 2
Third Preference 47 1
From another Local Authority 27 2

Previous Years

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Name Distance
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Carriers Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JZ
0.21 miles
Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Common Road, Sissinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2BH
1.2 miles
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
Colliers Green, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2LR
2 miles
Benenden Church of England Primary School
Rolvenden Road, Cranbrook, TN17 4EH
3.19 miles
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School
Beaman Close, Cranbrook Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 1DZ
3.24 miles
Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School
Fowlers Park, Rye Road, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 4JJ
3.62 miles
Frittenden Church of England Primary School
Frittenden Primary School, Frittenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2DD
3.69 miles
Staplehurst School
Gybbon Rise, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LZ
4.47 miles
John Mayne Church of England Primary School
High Street, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8AL
4.65 miles
Name Distance
Belle Vue School
Jockey Lane, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JN
0.11 miles
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