Cranbrook School
Cranbrook, Kent, South East · TN17 3JD
One of the relatively rare grammar schools to offer boarding, Cranbrook School draws academically selective pupils to its corner of Kent while retaining a Christian character. Around 918 boys and girls are on roll against a capacity of 954, so it runs comfortably full without being overcrowded. Selection is through the Kent Test, with entry at 11 confirmed by GL Assessment papers. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, singling out pupil behaviour and personal development as Outstanding.
918
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
90
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 918
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.7
- Location
- Cranbrook, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 90
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
66.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
86%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 66.9 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 86% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.7 is fairly typical for a medium-sized school. Ofsted judged both the quality of education and the sixth form as Good.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.31%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
- English as additional language
- 7.4%
- Free school meals
- 4.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 March 2022
The last word
A selective grammar with the unusual addition of boarding, where strong academic outcomes are matched by Outstanding ratings for behaviour and personal development.
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Cranbrook School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Cranbrook School located?
Cranbrook School is located at Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD.
What type of school is Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Cranbrook School test in the 11+?
Cranbrook School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Cranbrook School use for the 11+?
Cranbrook School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Cranbrook School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Cranbrook School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Cranbrook School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Cranbrook School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Cranbrook School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Cranbrook School belong to?
Cranbrook School is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Cranbrook School offer?
Cranbrook School has a published admission number of 90 places.
How many pupils attend Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School has approximately 918 pupils on roll.
What is Cranbrook School's Ofsted rating?
Cranbrook School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 22 March 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.