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Cransley School

Other independent school · Northwich, CW9 6HN

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 16
Pupils254
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Richard Pollock
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
Opened01 Jan 1970
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111483.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolCheshire West and ChesterEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.57.145.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.84.4%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.68.8%43.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.21.9%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths84.4%58.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 432--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils254
Girls128
Boys126
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.79
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.15

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Cransley School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryGreat Budworth CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Inadequate
0.8 miPrimaryComberbach Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimaryAntrobus St Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Cransley School

How many pupils attend Cransley School?

Cransley School has 254 pupils aged 4 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.