Cranford School
Catchment Area, Exam Results and Reviews

Last updated 29 September 2026

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
630
AGES
2 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent school
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Cranford School is a co-educational independent secondary in Wallingford, earning a top 5-star rating from School Guide. At its 2025 ISI inspection, the quality of academic and other achievements was judged excellent. It offers an all-through Christian education in Oxfordshire.

Cranford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

How Does The School Perform?

Inspection
Ofsted inspection
(03/12/2025)
Overall grade included
Ofsted Report · All Reports
98%
INDEPENDENT AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Cranford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Top Grades Compared With Other Schools

48% Independent Average Cranford School UNLOCK GCSE
49% Independent Average Cranford School UNLOCK A level

Top grades at GCSE (7-9) and top grades at A level (A*/A)

Cranford School Inspection Rating and Exam Results

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 5% of schools in England) Below Average (About 26% of schools in England) Average (About 43% of schools in England) Above Average (About 21% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 5% of schools in England)
Moulsford
Wallingford
OX10 9HT
+44 (0)1491 651218
Oxfordshire

School Description

Cranford House is a co-educational independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-18. The Lower School includes a purpose built Nursery and Years 3 to 6 benefit from specialist subject teachers as well as use of the Senior School facilities. Senior pupils opt for 9 to 11 GCSEs and Sixth Formers can choose from 21 different A Level subjects and enjoy use of the new, Sixth Form Centre. There are superb opportunities for sport, music, drama & hobbies within the curriculum and through clubs.

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Cranford School Catchment Area Map

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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What was Cranford School's latest inspection outcome?

At its 2025 ISI inspection, Cranford School was judged excellent across key evaluated areas, including the quality of academic and other achievements.

How many pupils attend Cranford School?

There are 630 pupils on roll.

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