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Cranbrook School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cranbrook School is a academy converter secondary school in Cranbrook, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 918 pupils, and a capacity of 954 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

918

Pupils

954

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Cranbrook School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Cranbrook School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Cranbrook School — School Information

Full address
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
4.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137739

Frequently Asked Questions — Cranbrook School

Is Cranbrook School oversubscribed?

Cranbrook School is operating close to its capacity of 954 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cranbrook School?

Cranbrook School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Cranbrook School cover?

Cranbrook School is a secondary school in Cranbrook, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cranbrook School?

Cranbrook School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.