The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 18.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
18.7
25.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
15% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 607
- Capacity
- 93%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Dr James Raymond (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Cranford School a selective school?
No. Cranford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cranford School?
Cranford School currently has 607 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranford School take?
Cranford School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Cranford School?
Cranford School is in Wallingford, OX10 9HT, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cranford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cranford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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