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Sep 20, 2023 · Cranbrook school: pipe dream, nightmare or worth a go? 6 replies. goddessofplenty · 20/09/2023 13:10. Does anyone have any recent experience of getting their DC into Cranbrook/what it’s like there? Including boarding. About five years ago I found a thread on how it had hit the skids a bit but I can’t see if that’s changed.
Sep 18, 2023 · Cranbrook Grammar earned its reputation from pupils coming from private education ( lots of local private schools), wealthy people who could afford tutors to supplement the teaching if their child was falling below the high standard.
Jan 2, 2024 · This co-educational grammar school, sitting in the heart of Kent’s countryside, has a strong academic reputation. Plus, it’s one of only 7 state boarding schools in England, making it a highly sought after option.
Situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, Cranbrook is blessed with superb facilities, a 75 acre campus and a truly dedicated teaching staff. As a selective grammar school they challenge the brightest boys and girls in the local area (along with boarders from further afield) to fulfil their true potential in the classroom and outside. Our ...
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While Cranbrook is a selective school that admits students based on strong academic performance in its day and boarding entrance exams, it is not a believer in "hot-house methods". However, it does expect hard work, commitment and independent learning. In Years 10 and 11 students take 10 GCSEsubjects including mathematics, English language and lite...
Sport is compulsory for all year groups, and you'll find the facilities and variety of sports on offer exceed what is offered at a typical state secondary school. The main sports for boys are rugby, hockey, cricket and basketball and for girls, hockey, netball, rounders, basketball and cricket.Swimming (in an outdoor heated pool), tennis, yoga, dan...
There are countless clubs such as robotics, amnesty, debating, chess, coding, finance and investment, Warhammer and many more; students are strongly encouraged to take part but they are not compulsory or part of the timetable. The school has its own observatory, used by students who join the astronomy club and or take an astronomy GCSE off timetabl...
In the 2021 GCSE results, 67% were Grades 7-9 and 98% were Grades 4-9. In the 2021 A Level results, 27% were A*, 57% A*-A and 83% A*-B. Five students took up their places to Oxbridge. This is typical of the school's academic performance. Across almost all subjects, students routinely secure at least a grade C at GCSE. In maths, physics, chemistry, ...
Cranbrook has a hugely desirable location. Located in part of the Weald’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's green for as far as they can see across the school's 75 acres. It has the benefits of being an easy commute to London and its airports, and just half an hour from the coast. There are five day houses; the junior students have their own...
There are six boarding houses, Cornwallis, Crowden and Rammell for boys; Blubery and Scott for girls; and the School Lodge 'entrance house' for around 30 new boys coming into Year 9. The houses each have their own distinctive style, and rooms vary enormously from dorm sleeping ten students to single rooms with shared bathrooms. There are traditiona...
Cranbrook typically has 60 places available at 11+ and the admissions process involves taking the Kent Test (the old 11+).In Year 9, which is 13+, there are 38 day places and 52 boarding places available, 34 for boys and 18 for girls. Around 90% of Sixth Formers here move up from Year 11, leaving just a small number of boarding places for Year 12 e...
Good for: Cranbrook is ideal for students seeking a forward-thinking, high-achieving, and selective UK state boarding school experience. With a history dating back to 1518, the school offers outstanding academic results and a diverse curriculum. Cranbrook prioritises individual development, providing a private education atmosphere at a more afforda...
IN-YEAR APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 10 AND YEAR 11. Students wishing to make an In-Year Application for Years 10 and 11, should contact the the Admissions Team to check on availability of a place on 01580 711804 or email registrar@cranbrook.kent.sch.uk. Entry for these other year groups will also be assessed using a CAT4 test.
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Sep 13, 2023 · Parents in Cranbrook are concerned about a lack of pre-school, primary and secondary places – and the fact pupils at non-selective secondaries face at least a 10-mile bus trip to get to...