Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, Cranbrook
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cranbrook. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 9 schools in Cranbrook with published results, and 3,694th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School in detail
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Colliers Green School is a Church of England (voluntary aided) primary school located in the beautiful rural Weald of Kent. Our aim is to support and encourage each child to reach their full potential and enrich their love of learning and discovery."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, rural school with four classes of pupils aged from 4-11 years, located in the beautiful Weald of Kent. Our close-knit community is underpinned by the school's distinctively Christian ethos. I became Headteacher in September 2021 and I couldn't be more thrilled and honoured to be leading our lovely school, with its fantastic children and talented staff."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance and art.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 23 April 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Colliers Green Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Colliers Green Church of England Primary School are Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 63% reading, 60% maths); Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 87% maths); Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (2 miles, Requires improvement, 68% reading, 82% maths); and Staplehurst School (3.3 miles).
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Cranbrook Church of England Primary SchoolGoudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary SchoolSissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolStaplehurst School
Who goes there
4.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 13 pupils (11.9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Colliers Green Church of England Primary School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Children come first at this small, welcoming school. Adults understand this and respond accordingly, though pupils themselves know that they have their own part to play in making this a happy place to be. Pupils are positive about learning. Most are achieving well. All are polite. They say thank you without being prompted and are welcoming to visitors. They listen to their teachers and behave well during lessons because routines are firmly established, and the expectations of staff are clearly understood. This is also true in the small early years phase, where children benefit from a vibrant learning environment.
Staff enjoy working here. They take a child-centred approach in all they do, which is appreciated by parents and recognised by professionals from outside of school. Pupils feel safe here. They describe their school as a kind place. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds do well because expectations of what they can achieve are high. Older pupils support younger pupils well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy the inclusive environment of the school. They are supported appropriately by adults when needed, though are often able to work independently or in partnership with their peers because of the way staff adapt learning.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
This is a good school, where staff understand what is working well and are reflective about what needs to be better. Much has been done in the last two years to review the curriculum offer to ensure that it meets the needs of all pupils. Reviews of subjects such as history, geography and art have taken place, with changes made to what pupils will learn as they move through the school. Because of this, the school's curriculum beyond mathematics and English is evolving well over time.
Pupils mostly engage in learning very well and are keen to learn new things. Classroom visits, including to Reception as part of a focus on art, showed this to be the case. Pupils happily remember what they have learned in the past. They talk confidently about mixing different shades of colour or about artists, such as Seurat and pointillism. They are keen and confident artists themselves because the art curriculum motivates them. Pupils with SEND are equally enthused by art because of the inclusive approach of staff and the additional support provided when it is required.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 69% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
4
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
Open Events for September 2027 intake
8 Sep 2026
Coronation Party
12 May 2023
Girls' Team Triumph
27 Apr 2023
Football Tournament April 23
27 Apr 2023
Children in Need 2021
19 Nov 2021
All kitted out....
15 Nov 2019
From Colliers Green Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Colliers Green Church of England Primary School.
- Premier Education WAC - Colliers Green Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Colliers Green Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Colliers Green Church of England Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
112 pupils
112 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cranbrook
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cranbrook
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
109
Total Pupils
57
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,852
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,665
Per pupil
£703k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
101
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Colliers Green Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Colliers Green Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Colliers Green Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School has around 109 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Colliers Green Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Colliers Green Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Colliers Green Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Education WAC - Colliers Green Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Colliers Green Church of England Primary School?
Colliers Green Church of England Primary School is at Colliers Green, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)