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Cranbrook School

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Cranbrook School

Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD

Academy converter
Christian
Pupils
918
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.6%
Attainment 8
66.7
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

Grammars in KentUnderstand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
66.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
53.9%
Basics 9-5
84.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
87.6%
EBacc APS
6.56
EBacc 9-5
71.2%
EBacc 9-4
79.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.61
A*-A Grades
38.8%
A*-B Grades
66.7%
AAB+ %
21.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 153 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Cranbrook School

Cranbrook School is a secondary school in Cranbrook, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.7. The school has around 918 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cranbrook School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cranbrook School

What is Cranbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Cranbrook School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Cranbrook School's latest exam results?
Cranbrook School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cranbrook School located?
Cranbrook School is a secondary school in Cranbrook, Kent (TN17 3JD).
How many pupils attend Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School has around 918 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cranbrook School with other schools?
View Cranbrook School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.