Cranford Community College

Applicants should provide evidence of any agreed reasonable adjustments or SEND needs.

“- Any agreed reasonable adjustments/SEND evidence”

SEND and inclusion are identified as a dedicated curriculum area.

“A. SEND & INCLUSION (KMU)”

Outstanding pastoral support and personalised guidance are central to the provision.

“Our Sixth Form combines exceptional teaching with outstanding pastoral support. Every student is encouraged to aim high and realise their potential through personalised guidance, enrichment programmes, and leadership opportunities.”

The sixth form states that it provides outstanding pastoral support and personalised guidance.

“Our Sixth Form combines exceptional teaching with outstanding pastoral support. Every student is encouraged to aim high and realise their potential through personalised guidance, enrichment programmes, and leadership opportunities.”

Technical pathways are identified as a clear strength, with strong attainment and positive value added.

“Cranford’s technical pathways are a clear strength , with strong attainment and positive value added , showing students achieve well and make good progress on these programmes.”

The school highlights its curriculum design involving T-Levels.

“At the forefront of curriculum design, including T-Levels.”

The planned admission number for external sixth-form candidates is 15, although it may be exceeded when course capacity permits.

“Planned admission number (external candidates): 15 (may be exceeded where demand can be met for available courses)”

Enrichment includes competitions, debates, guest speakers, trips, visits and projects with universities and charities.

“Building strong social and cultural capital through astonishing opportunities, events and experiences linked to the core curriculum including prestigious competitions and debates, access to inspiring guest speakers, a rich programme of trips and visits and learning projects with top universities and national charities such as First Story.”

Pupils gain experiences and develop interests outside their academic studies.

““Pupils gain experiences and develop new interests beyond their academic work.””

The sixth-form cohort is described as highly inclusive.

“The sixth form has a highly inclusive cohort.”

The academy's key mottos emphasise excellence and community transformation.

“Its key mottos are excellence in all areas and transforming a community .”

The sixth form admits external candidates subject to academic requirements and course capacity.

“Cranford’s Sixth Form: Admission criteria”

There were 292 students completing 16–18 study in 2025.

“- Students at end of 16–18 study: 292”

Ms. Ledlie is the named contact for registering interest in the Sixth Form Future Focus Open Evening.

“Contact Ms. Ledlie to register your interest and request an invitation.”

The open evening requires an invitation and attendance with a parent or carer.

“Admission to the event is by invitation only and students must be accompanied by a parent or carer.”

Alumni study a broad range of subjects at top UK universities, including medicine, law, computing, engineering, sciences, economics, and nursing.

“Our alumni are now studying subjects including Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and more at top UK universities.”

The page states that 92% progress to university or higher apprenticeships.

“92% Progress to University or Higher Apprenticeships”

The 2025 technical-level average point score was 32.10 (Dist-), above the national 28.82 (Merit+), with value added of +0.03.

“- Tech level APS per entry: 32.10 (Dist-) _(National: 28.82, Merit+)_ - Tech level value added: +0.03 _(National: 0.00)_”

The 2025 applied-general average point score was 26.16 (Merit), with positive value added of +0.02.

“- Applied general APS per entry: 26.16 (Merit) _(National: 29.89, Merit+)_ - Applied general value added: +0.02 _(National: 0.00)_”