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Cranbrook School

Tunbridge Wells, TN17 3JDSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.6×
More first choices than offers made
143 1st-choice / 88 offers made
Ranking
Not ranked

About Cranbrook School

Cranbrook School is a state-funded secondary school in Tunbridge Wells, South East, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 958 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 954.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (22 Mar 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 66.9 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B for 2023/24. admissions data records 143 first-preference applications and 88 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
AddressWaterloo Road, Cranbrook, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 3JD
HeadteacherMr David Clark
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils958
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity958 / 954 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthPhysical

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Cranbrook School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.