Cranbrook School

URN: 137739 • Cranbrook TN17 3JD

Overview

Name
Cranbrook School
URN
137739
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Selective
Trust
CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Clark (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01580711800
Website
Visit
Address
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook TN17 3JD

Summary

Cranbrook School is a mixed state day and boarding school located in Cranbrook, Kent, with a current enrolment of 918 students and a capacity for 954. As an academy converter, the school offers a curriculum that encourages kindness, integrity, curiosity, aspiration, and individuality among its students. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students can explore their interests, as evidenced by recent extracurricular science projects and achievements in local competitions.

The school provides a range of educational opportunities, including a strong focus on both academic and personal development. With a commitment to inclusivity, Cranbrook School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free school meals (4.60%), indicating a diverse socio-economic background among its pupils. The school also emphasizes the importance of community engagement and teamwork, as demonstrated by student participation in local events and clubs.

Parents can find more information about admissions, school policies, and performance results on the school's website. Cranbrook School hosts open events for prospective families, allowing them to experience the school's ethos and community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
954
Pupils
918
Boys
488
Girls
430
FSM %
4.60
Open date
2011-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 918 488 430 954 4.60
2024-09-11 908 508 400 910 3.50
2023-09-11 876 511 365 910 3.00
2022-09-11 876 511 365 910 3.00
2021-09-11 874 510 364 796 3.50
2020-09-11 868 500 368 796 2.70

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