Cranbury College
URN: 147719 • Reading RG30 2TS
Overview
- Name
- Cranbury College
- URN
- 147719
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Willmott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01189376847
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cranbury Road, Reading RG30 2TS
Summary
Cranbury College is an alternative education provision located in Reading, catering to young people aged 5-16 who have faced challenges in accessing mainstream education. As a Pupil Referral Unit, the college supports students recovering from permanent exclusion, those at risk of exclusion, and those unable to attend school due to medical reasons. The college prides itself on a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach, aiming to foster educational equity and personal development for all learners.
The curriculum at Cranbury College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its 40 pupils, with a focus on creating a purposeful learning environment. The school offers a range of enrichment activities to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated. In January 2025, Cranbury College received a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and the well-being of its students.
Cranbury College operates under the Maiden Erlegh Trust, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration with families and stakeholders. The school aims to support students in returning to mainstream education whenever possible, while also providing a nurturing space for personal growth and success.
The curriculum at Cranbury College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its 40 pupils, with a focus on creating a purposeful learning environment. The school offers a range of enrichment activities to enhance the educational experience, ensuring that students are engaged and motivated. In January 2025, Cranbury College received a "GOOD" rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and the well-being of its students.
Cranbury College operates under the Maiden Erlegh Trust, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration with families and stakeholders. The school aims to support students in returning to mainstream education whenever possible, while also providing a nurturing space for personal growth and success.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Avenue Special School (65.2)
- Brookfields Special School (63.0)
- Addington School (62.9)
- TLG Reading (62.7)
- Cranbury College (60.1)
Key details
- LA
- Reading
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 40
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- 60.00
- Open date
- 2020-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 40 | 29 | 11 | 60.00 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 41 | 13 | 74.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 98 | 78 | 20 | 54.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 98 | 78 | 20 | 54.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 107 | 77 | 30 | 55.60 | |
| 2020-09-11 |
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