Cranbrook School
Waterloo Road, Cranbrook, TN17 3JD
Admissions at a glance
For Year 7 day entry, children must first be assessed suitable for grammar school through the Kent Test. Those who pass are ranked in order: looked-after and previously looked-after children; Pupil Premium children in the priority area; children in the priority area with a social need; siblings in the priority area; staff children; other children in the priority area; finally children outside it. Boarding places are mainly offered at Year 9 under a separate policy.
Subjects tested
- English
- Maths
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
Frequently asked questions
What kind of school is Cranbrook School?
Cranbrook School is a grammar for mixed in Cranbrook.
Which entrance test does Cranbrook School use?
The test is set by GL Assessment. The school sits within the Kent Test area. Always confirm the current arrangements with the school.
What subjects are in the test?
Children are assessed in English, Maths, Non-verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning. Practising each of these little and often helps far more than cramming.
When do I need to register?
Registration usually opens in Jun. It usually closes in Jul. Dates change each year, so check the school or council website.
How many Year 7 places are there?
There are around 90 places in Year 7.
Is there a catchment area?
Yes. Day places give priority to children living in the school's Priority Area, defined as the civil parishes of Cranbrook and Sissinghurst, Goudhurst, Staplehurst, Frittenden, Benenden, Sandhurst and Hawkhurst, plus any other address within 8.5km of the school in a straight line. Children outside the Priority Area can still apply and be ranked by test score. Boarders may live anywhere in the UK or overseas.
How can my child prepare for Cranbrook School?
Start with short daily practice across the tested subjects, then move on to timed mock tests. Our 11+ Grammar quiz and worksheets track which question types need more work.