Cranford CofE Primary School

About Cranford CofE Primary School

Cranford CofE Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 73% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a North Northamptonshire average of 61%. That twelve-point gap puts the school in the top quarter of primaries nationally and 19th out of 90 schools in the local authority. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, following its February 2024 inspection, though it’s worth noting that its early years provision remains Outstanding — a grade it has held since the previous inspection in 2016, when the school as a whole was rated Outstanding. The current inspection judged leadership, behaviour, personal development and the quality of education all as Good, so the picture is of a school that has settled into a strong, consistent performance rather than coasting.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 SATs results, the school’s strengths are clear. Reading stands out: 80% of pupils met the expected standard and 53% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 109. Maths is also solid, with 87% at the expected level and an average score of 105, though only 20% hit the higher threshold. Writing is the weaker area — 87% met the expected standard but just 7% achieved greater depth, matching the combined figure for reading, writing and maths at higher standard (7%). The school has no published progress scores, so it’s hard to say how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw attainment is well above the LA average and places it in the top 25% of schools nationally.

The school is a Church of England primary with a capacity of 105 and currently 100 pupils on roll, so it’s nearly full. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 reception places, receiving 55 applications for 15 places — an oversubscription ratio of 3.67 — and only 9 first-preference offers were made from 13 first-preference applications. That means families need to be realistic about admission chances. Facilities include a sensory room, chapel, art studios and a gymnasium, and the school offers a broad range of clubs from chess and book club to gardening and drama. SEND provision covers moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes in a village-style primary with a clear Church of England character, but who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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