Cranmore Infant School, Solihull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cranmore Infant School excels at fostering a love of reading and creating a warm, caring environment where children feel safe and supported. The school teaches children to be confident, independent learners who understand the importance of resilience and persistence. Adults are patient and attentive, ensuring every child - including those with additional needs - is fully included and able to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-organised phonics programme that gets children excited about books
- Pupils develop positive learning attitudes through focus on resilience, resourcefulness and reflection
- Adults know children very well and create a safe, supportive environment where bullying is not an issue
- Ambitious, well-structured curriculum with clear knowledge and skills progression from Nursery onwards
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs ensuring full inclusion in class activities
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment methods in some subjects are not fully developed, making it unclear how well pupils are learning
- Some staff need more training on how to teach the curriculum effectively
- Teachers sometimes don't allow enough practice time for pupils to remember new information
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong procedures in place, regular staff training, thorough recruitment checks, and pupils learning to keep themselves safe both offline and online.
Cranmore Infant School is a happy and lively place where pupils flourish and enjoy learning. The school was judged as Good overall, maintaining high standards in reading, behaviour, and safeguarding.
At a Glance
12.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
182 pupils
180 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,115
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.31233%
Overall absence
9.83607%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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