Cranford School, Wallingford
Cranford School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Wallingford. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Cranford School in detail
Cranford School in its own words
In its own words: "At Cranford, we offer a modern education, that is firmly grounded in traditional values whilst seeking to prepare our pupils for a rapidly changing world."
From the headteacher's welcome: "We want your child to have a wonderful, happy start to their education. Children are welcome into Pre-School at the age of three and given all the attention, care and support they need to grow and develop."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, gymnastics, swimming, karate, judo, dance, drama, Lego, gardening and eco club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Cranford School are Moulsford Preparatory School (0.3 miles); The Treehouse School (1.6 miles, Good); Oratory Preparatory School (4.1 miles); and The Oratory School (4.3 miles).
Moulsford Preparatory SchoolThe Treehouse SchoolOratory Preparatory SchoolThe Oratory School
Where pupils go next
Of the 21 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 52% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 29% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 58 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cholsey Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glebe Close (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
3 December 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
10 October 2018
Integrated
7 October 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£15,113 to £27,731
depending on year group
| Reception | £15,113 a year |
| Year 1 and 2 | £17,820 a year |
| Year 3 and 4 | £21,596 a year |
| Year 5 and 6 | £22,820 a year |
| Year 7 to 11 | £27,731 a year |
| Sixth Form | £27,731 a year |
Including VAT at 20% (added by us to the school's ex-VAT figure). From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxfordshire - 18 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Cranford School
From Cranford School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Cranford School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Cranford School.
- Ultimate Activity Camps at Moulsford Preparatory School360m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
631 pupils
650 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wallingford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wallingford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
631
Total Pupils
263
Boys
368
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cranford School
Questions parents ask about Cranford School
What are GCSE results like at Cranford School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Cranford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Cranford School last inspected?
Cranford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Cranford School?
Cranford School has around 631 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Cranford School?
Cranford School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Cranford School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Cranford School: Ultimate Activity Camps at Moulsford Preparatory School (360m away, 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 Cranford School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Cranford School?
Cranford School is at Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)