Cranford CofE Primary School
Kettering, NN14 4AE · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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12th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,869 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranford CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Football, and Gymnastics clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Cranford CofE Primary School
Overview
Cranford CofE Primary School is described as a “welcoming and friendly school that is at the heart of its community.” The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with “Good” overall effectiveness, while the early years provision was judged to be “Outstanding.” Leaders and staff are highly respected, fostering a strong sense of belonging and ensuring pupils behave responsibly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-organised” and “carefully sequenced,” with teachers reinforcing key vocabulary to help pupils succeed.
- Children in the early years “flourish,” benefiting from skilled staff who deliberately choose activities to develop knowledge and skills.
- There is a “strong reading culture” where pupils “love to read and read often,” supported by closely matched books in Reception.
- Pupils demonstrate a clear understanding of the school’s values, known as the ‘Cranford Way’, and show a “good sense of fairness.”
- Staff feel “very well supported” by leaders who are “very considerate of their workload” and support their well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, recent curriculum changes need time to embed so pupils develop the “same depth of knowledge” as in other subjects.
- Some safeguarding records are not clear enough about the actions taken to keep children safe, making it harder to identify patterns or trends.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although the report notes that some records lack sufficient clarity regarding the actions leaders have taken to keep children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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