The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
66.9
23.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
86%
44.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.44
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 918
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 4.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Clark (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cranbrook School a selective school?
Yes. Cranbrook School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Cranbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Cranbrook School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School currently has 918 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranbrook School take?
Cranbrook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School is in Cranbrook, TN17 3JD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cranbrook School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cranbrook School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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