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Cranford School

Other independent school · Wallingford, OX10 9HT

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#639 of 2,536

Better than 74% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 18
Pupils631
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherDr James Raymond
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1955
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123303.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.48.546.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 475--

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

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.93, better than England, better than Oxfordshire33.4635
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.06, similar to England, better than Oxfordshire3435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better11.8%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire15.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.02, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study20--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils631
Girls368
Boys263
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.58
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

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

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.90.5%
Higher education52.4%
Employment28.6%
Apprenticeship9.5%
Further education0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Cranford School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableMoulsford Preparatory SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimarySouth Stoke Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.6 miNot applicableThe Treehouse SchoolOther independent school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryCholsey Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Cranford School

How does Cranford School rank in England?

Cranford School ranks 639 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 74% of schools).

What are Cranford School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Cranford School was B-, and 11.8% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Cranford School?

Cranford School has 631 pupils aged 2 to 18.

Does Cranford School have a sixth form?

Yes, Cranford School teaches students up to age 18.

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.