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Cranberry Academy

Cheshire East, ST7 2LEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
#5,970
of 13,686 nationally

About Cranberry Academy

Cranberry Academy is a state primary school in Cheshire East, a local authority with 123 primary schools in total. It sits in the middle of the pack locally, ranking 60th out of those schools and 57th out of 113 when measured by the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The top-performing peers in the area are Peover Superior Endowed Primary School, Bexton Primary School and Ashdene Primary School, all of which score higher on the same metric. For families prioritising an Outstanding Ofsted rating, the nearest school with that grade is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, just one kilometre away. Cranberry Academy itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2022, a grade it has maintained consistently across both its 2015 and 2022 inspections. The school is led by headteacher Lucie Smith and serves 451 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 446, with 11.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCranberry Lane, Cranberry Academy, Cheshire East, ST7 2LE
HeadteacherLucie Smith
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils451
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity451 / 446 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsNetballSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirFilm ClubDramaScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: cranberryacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cranberry Academy

Cranberry Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.