Cranbury College is a not applicable school in Reading, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Cranbury College currently has around 40 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.5% boys and 27.5% girls. Around 60.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.5%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 22.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TS |
| Website: | http://www.cranburycollege.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01189376847 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Reading |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Claire Willmott |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147719 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 40 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 11 |
| White British | 62.50% | 25 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 22.50% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 5.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 5.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norcot Early Years Centre 82 Lyndhurst Road , Tilehurst RG30 6UB | 4out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blagrave Nursery School Recreation Road , Tilehurst RG30 4UA | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bridge Nursery School Montague Street , Caversham RG4 5AU | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Primary School Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battle Primary Academy Cranbury Road , RG30 2TD | - not rated | 113 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson Primary School Wilson Road , RG30 2RW | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Junior School August House, Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | - not rated | 778 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Aided Infant School Brownlow Road , RG1 6NP | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WREN School 61-63 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School Fawley Road , Southcote RG30 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Prospect Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Cockney Hill , Tilehurst RG30 4EX | - not rated | 1,612 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| River Academy 7 Richfield Avenue , RG1 8EQ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbury College Cranbury Road , RG30 2TS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Prep 64 Tilehurst Road , Reading RG30 2JH | - not rated | 361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elvian School 61 Bath Road , RG30 2BB | - not rated | 735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seagulls Pupil Referral Unit E P Collier Site , Ross Road RG1 8EJ | - not rated | 1,922 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.