Cranbrook School
Cranbrook, TN17 3JD · Kent · Grammar school
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36th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 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 188 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 8.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 88.9 · 96 | 30% | 2.88 |
| Progress 8 2022/23 | 0.25 · 69 | 25% | 1.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 68.3 · 96 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranbrook School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 66.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debating, Warhammer, Sustainability, Creative Writing, Junior Drama, and Kent Young Farmers Clubs. CCF is available for sport. Arts include Whole School and Junior Productions, and LCM Examinations. Trips include Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, Iceland, France, Belgium battlefields, the Lake District, and European music tours.
Getting in
The published school roll is 958 pupils against a stated capacity of 954. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Cranbrook School
Overview
Cranbrook School is described as a vibrant community where pupils feel safe, happy, and proud. The report highlights "consistently above-average outcomes" and a culture where pupils "strive for something greater," supported by warm relationships and high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils "consistently achieve highly" across the curriculum, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) outperforming national averages.
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," with significant improvements noted for SEND pupils and sixth-form students.
- Behaviour is "calm and focused," with pupils demonstrating "self-disciplined and respectful" conduct and rare instances of bullying.
- The sixth form offers an "ambitious programme" that prepares students well for future study, featuring high achievement and extensive enrichment opportunities.
- Leaders have created a "warm and welcoming environment" with "highly effective, personalised pastoral support."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure checks on learning are used "consistently and precisely" so teachers confirm pupils have understood key knowledge before progressing.
- Leaders should continue to monitor the impact of their inclusion strategy to ensure training is "consistently improving inclusive teaching."
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "secure and detailed knowledge" across all aspects of the personal development programme, particularly citizenship.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.1 |
| 2024/25 | 66.9 |
| 2025/26 | 68.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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