Cranford CofE Primary School

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Cranford CofE Primary School.

Kettering, NN144AE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Cranford
Kettering, NN144AE
Phone
1536330300
Website
cranford.northants.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144841
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AE
Website
www.cranford.northants.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
99
Free School Meals
10.1% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
99 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Working together for all of our children to prosper, be full of hope and be excited about their future."

Respect Happiness Courage Honesty Thoughtfulness Forgiveness

Located in Cranford with St John The Baptist Church; part of the Church of England; Christianity is the main faith studied as a Church school and 50% of RE teaching time allocated will be for the teaching of Christianity.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Rob Tyman welcomes families to Cranford CE Primary, emphasising a focus on the whole child, a safe and loving environment, and helping children become the best they can be in all areas of life.

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum taught in Years 1-6 and Early Years Foundation Stage English: Reading, Phonics using Read Write Inc, Writing; VIPERS reading approach Maths: White Rose Maths Scheme; use of KIRFs (Instant Recall Facts) PSHE: Jigsaw curriculum; RSHE principles and Charter Science, History, Geography, Music taught across the curriculum Long Term Maps for Acorns, Elms, Sycamores, and Oaks; Music via Charanga Music development and planning documents Calculations policies for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Early Drop-Off Club on site from 7.45am to 8.30am; Afterschool Club at Hayfield Cross Primary School from 3.15pm to 5.30pm, please email the school office for more details.

SEND Provision

SEND information and support resources are provided; SENCO is Mrs Smith; information includes Local Offer for Northamptonshire, SENDIASS contact, and links to Dyslexia and Autism East Midlands resources for parents.

Admissions Criteria

Reception children start in the September following their 4th birthday; Applications for reception are made through the local authority with a deadline of 15 January 2025; In-year admissions are handled via a linked application form; Appeals are administered by the Diocese of Peterborough Education Team; contact Alex Benoy (Diocese) for further details (01604 887060).

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