Cranford School

Cranford School is leading, independent day school with a national reputation for excellence situated in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Offering an innovative, opportunity-rich education.

Cranford School Sixth Form opened its doors in September 2020, in addition to the extension of its successful co-educational provision into the Senior School. This will see boys admitted into Year 7 and Year 12 and represents a natural and exciting next step on the school's educational journey.

Cranford School opened in 1931 with just one pupil, on a site that now hosts Moulsford Preparatory School. It later expanded and moved to its current location with larger facilities. The school has recently enjoyed an ambitious programme of capital development including the addition of a modern sports hall in 2014, the development of a new IT suite, enhanced performing arts spaces, a new food technology and art and design suite and our Junior School extension.

Headmaster

Dr James Raymond

Values and vision

Based on traditional values, Cranford School prides itself on being a welcoming family school offering a broad and challenging curriculum. It aims to provide an environment that allows students to thrive, with a range of opportunities. Staff believe everyone has the ability to contribute to the world.

Cranford School specialises in music, drama and sport, offering a selection of extra-curricular activities for students in facilities such as tennis and netball courts, a swimming pool, a sports hall and a theatre.

ISI report

“Cranford House is highly successful in meeting its aims to encourage all pupils to strive for excellence within a nurturing and welcoming community. Children in the EYFS make an excellent start to their education and thrive in the warm and caring atmosphere. Throughout the school, pupils develop a positive and energetic attitude towards their learning; they apply their knowledge confidently in lessons and independent study, supported by excellent teaching.”

View Cranford House’s latest ISI report