How many pupils does Cranbrook School have?

Cranbrook School has 918 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Cranbrook School's Ofsted rating?

Cranbrook School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).

How does Cranbrook School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cranbrook School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.3 in 2025/26.

Is Cranbrook School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cranbrook School is part of CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cranbrook School?

Cranbrook School is located at Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD.

Cranbrook School

Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD

Good

Inspected 22 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

68.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

918

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Cranbrook School

Cranbrook School is an academy converter in Cranbrook, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 918 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.3 (2025/26). 4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 918 / 954 (96%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Christian
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4.1%

Free school meals

6.7%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

1.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

68.3

Attainment 8

144 pupils

88.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

96.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

152 students

21.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

89%

To higher education

51%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.0%

Overall absence

11.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

51.22

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

3.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24

£57,163

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,467 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£11,863

Spend per pupil

£11,596

Income per pupil

37%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD
Phone: 01580711800
Headteacher: David Clark
Website: http://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cranbrook School?: Cranbrook School is an academy converter in Cranbrook, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Cranbrook School have?: Cranbrook School has 918 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Cranbrook School's Ofsted rating?: Cranbrook School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).
How does Cranbrook School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Cranbrook School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 68.3 in 2025/26.
Is Cranbrook School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Cranbrook School is part of CRANBROOK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Cranbrook School?: Cranbrook School is located at Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD.

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