Cranberry Academy

About Cranberry Academy

Cranberry Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Cranberry Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucie Smith, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5970th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Cranberry Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 46 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Cranberry Academy include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Cranberry Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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