Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook, TN17 3JZ · Kent · primary school
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327th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,182 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment from the current 53.0%? How does the current Ofsted rating reflect recent changes in teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Overview
Cranbrook Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive in a culture that fosters a "genuine feeling of belonging." Leaders have established high expectations and helpful routines, ensuring pupils behave well and feel safe, with effective systems in place to support their emotional and academic development.
Strengths
- Teachers have "high expectations" and encourage pupils to challenge themselves, helping them develop confidence and positive relationships.
- The school offers a "well-sequenced curriculum" with knowledgeable subject leaders who help teachers build pupils’ interest in learning.
- Reading instruction is strong, with a consistent phonics programme and carefully matched books that help pupils build "reading fluency" and a love of reading.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, using strategies like pre-teaching vocabulary and quizzes to aid recall.
- Leaders support disadvantaged pupils through the ‘aspire mentoring’ programme and have forged links with local secondary schools to prepare pupils for future education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not always thought carefully enough about opportunities to revisit prior learning across different subjects, meaning pupils sometimes struggle to remember what they have learned over time.
- Subject leaders need to refine subject ‘learning pathways’ to build further opportunities for pupils to rehearse prior learning and make links between subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a culture where pupil safety is a high priority and staff are trained to recognise risks and act swiftly on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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