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Cranbrook School
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.3 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
918
Capacity
954
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school stands out for its strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally and a 95% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 100% of respondents recommending the school, and a significant percentage of students progress to university, including over half to top-third institutions. However, detailed data on student progress and specific areas for improvement is limited.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 66.9 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 95% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 86% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 88% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 80% | Top 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 89% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 51% | Top 20% |
Based on 140 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School supports development
98%
My child makes good progress
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
89%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.4%
Asian Chinese5.7%
White Other5.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.09693, 0.53829 · TN17 3JD
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137739
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cranbrookschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cranbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Cranbrook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Cranbrook School a good school?
Cranbrook School scores 96.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cranbrook School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cranbrook School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cranbrook School in GCSEs?
Cranbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.9. 95% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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