Open Morning 2019 Cranbrook School Wednesday, 12th June Your child at Cranbrook
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Open Morning 2019
Cranbrook School
Wednesday, 12th June
Your child at Cranbrook…
About Us… • 870 pupils on roll • 250 boarders • Co-educational • Selective – entry at 11+, 13+ by examination and into Sixth Form by GCSE points • A self-improving school…500 years old!
Your child’s next steps…. “To be the best we can…”
Our next steps together….
Character at Cranbrook: from this..
To this…
What we do to build character...
Cranbrook
Learning
Co-
Assemblies curriculum,
in the inc. Clubs
Church and
Cranbrook Societies
Experience
=
Cranbrook
Character Spiritual,
Moral,
Student
Social,
Councils
Cultural
education
Personal
Devpt.
(PSHE)
What OFSTED said about us…. Teaching, Learning, Leadership - April 2015 • “Teachers know each student extremely well. Very high levels of achievement at the end of Key Stage 4 and in the sixth form have been sustained since the school became an academy.” • “Excellent teaching is characterised by teachers’ notable command of their subject, coupled with an expectation that all students will excel.” • “The behaviour of pupils is outstanding. ..” • “Students … make excellent progress across all subjects ..”
Recent Boarding Ofsted Outstanding “Of particular note is the development of a new sixth form study facility, which is unanimously appreciated and valued by the students. The bespoke support for any student who needs it is a significant strength of the whole school. It embeds and actively promotes the ethos of valuing students and enables them to achieve to their full potential.” (May 2018)
Student Voice Introducing our Senior Two. • Eva Roche – Y12 (Head Day Girl) • Tom Hayes – Y12 (Head Day Boy) ..and a view from our younger students…. • Isabelle Innes – Year 7 • Joe Cooke – Year 9 Boarder
The House System - 2019 onwards
Why Boarding ?
Develops Organisation
Independence
Friendships Character Building
for life
Preparation
Fun! for University
& Adult lifeDay in the life of a boarder • 7am wake up • 7.30-8.15am breakfast in the Dining Hall • 8.30am lessons start • 10.15-10.40am House time/tutorials • 10.40-11am Break time • 11am-12.50pm lessons • 12.50-1.45pm lunch • 1.45pm-3.35pm Lessons • 3.35pm Return to Boarding House • 3.35-5.30pm Extra curricular clubs • 5.3pm roll call in house • 5.30-6.15pm Supper time • 7-9pm Prep time • 9-10pm free time in house • 10pm bedtime
Boarding Weekend programme
Admission for Boarding • The boarding admissions process for Years 7 and 9 is the same, and the entrance exams are both age-appropriate. • Deadline for applications – 31st October 2019 • Examination – 16th November 2019 • Interview after examination, for boarding suitability only (not a selection process)
How the school has changed… Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8 – the Junior School) • Day students (with Boarders from Sept. 2020) • Entry by 11+ examination • Final exam Cranbrook Junior Diploma Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10 and 11 – the Lower School) • Boarding and Day • Entry by 13+ examination • Final Exam – GCSE (Ebacc) Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13) • Boarding and Day • Entry by GCSE points • Final Exam – 3 A levels + EPQ
Inquiring Minds: our purpose in Key Stage 3 and beyond • To provide an enjoyable and enriching foundation for further study. • To ensure our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and understanding to progress as learners and as individuals. • To embed the cornerstones of knowledge for living and thriving.
Inquiring Minds: our method
(the KS3 curriculum)
Support
• Year 7 Induction – one day before the end of the preceding summer
term and one day before start of term in September
• Year 7 and Year 8 Senior Tutor – 2 distinct Tutor Groups
• Year 13 Prefects
Curriculum
Core: Sciences: Humanities: Languages: Creative Technology:
English Biology Geography French Arts: Food
Drama Preparation
Maths Chemistry History Spanish
Art Other:
Physics RE/ Ethics Latin Enrichment
Music PSHE
Computer Library
Science PE & Games
Assessment: Cranbrook Levels
[Based on: WT/C/B/A/EP grades]Inquiring Minds: our method
(the KS4 curriculum)
Creatives and Cross-curricular
Core Curriculum
Examined:
Art
English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) Drama
• English Language Philosophy and Ethics/RE
• English Literature Food Preparation and
• Maths Nutrition
• Physics/Chemistry/Biology
• Geography Non-examined:
• History PSHE
• French / Spanish /Latin PE and Games
Careers
Enrichment lessonInquiring Minds: our outcomes at GCSE/EBacc
Our current performance profile: English, Maths and all subjects
Schoolwide Enrichment:
Action and Sport at Cranbrook
Sport
• Traditional team sports and fixture programme
• i.e. U12-U16 > senior Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket
Expeditions
• Duke of Edinburgh scheme, Slovenia 2017,
India Exchange 2018, Nepal 2018, Tanzania 2020Schoolwide Enrichment:
Performing Arts at Cranbrook
Performing Arts
• Curricular Music
• Instrumental lessons
• Ensembles and choir
• Drama productions –
Hairspray!Cranbrook Activities, Recreation and
Enrichment Years 7,8 and 9
The CARE Programme
• Cranbrook Activities Recreation and Enrichment Programme
• One afternoon per two weeks
• Four blocks in the year
• Wide choice in each block delivered by staff, sixth formers,
parents and outside specialists
• All contributing to the Cranbrook Junior Diploma
Electronics First Aid
Sculpture Creative Writing
Primary School reading-mentoring
Dancing Baking
Planting and PottingWhy Cranbrook? • Local • Co-ed grammar • Outstanding • Part of the community • Tried and tested route to higher education • Co-curriculum offer
Information for Parents Outline of Admissions process • Entry to Cranbrook at Year 7 will be means of the Kent Test. www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school- places/secondary-school-places Familiarisation material Available from – www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school- places/kent-test www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/11plus-series-11-plus- practice-papers
11+ Admissions, for 2020 entry
• Entry to Cranbrook School at Year 7 will be by means of the Kent Test –
dates set for 12th and 14th September 2019.
• Results sent to parents 17th October 2019.
• Applications can be made online at www.kent.gov.uk/ola or via the
Kent Secondary Common Application Form by 31st October 2019 for 2020
entry.
• Offer day is 1st March 2020 for 2020 entry.
• 60 Year 7 students will be admitted in September 2020.
• Applicants to be ranked by the over-subscription criteria as per
Admissions Policy. All the allocations are conducted by Kent CC.
• Registration for the Kent Test = 3rd June to 3rd July 2019 for September
2020 entry.
http://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/school-
places/secondary-school-places13+ Day and 11+/13+
Boarding Admissions, for 2020 entry
• Entry to Cranbrook School at Year 9 (and Year 7 boarding) will be by means of
the Cranbrook School Objective Test (a CAT test)
– dates set for Saturday16th November 2019.
• Outcomes sent to parents 18th December 2019 (boarders receive offers).
• Applications are made via www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/admissions
• Offer day (day applicants only) is 1st March 2020 for 2020 entry.
• 38 day/52 boarding Year 9 students and up to 6 Year 7 boarding students will be
admitted in September 2020.
• The application window for the 13+ (and Year 7 boarding) = 1st September to 31st
October 2019 for September 2020 entry.Come and see us again! Open Day Opportunities for Prospective Year 7 (and Year 9 and 12) Parents: Wednesday 25th September 2019 6.00 – 7.30pm Friday 27th September 2019 8.45-10.30am Friday 25th October 2019 8.45 – 10.30am Wednesday 6th Nov. 2019 (Year 12 only) 6.00 – 7.30pm
Admissions at Cranbrook –
future plans
Day /
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 9 Year 9 Boarder
Year of Entry DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY Balance
(via 11+) (via Year 7) (via Year 8) (via 13+) Total (Year 9
intake only)
52 Boarders +
2019 60 60 30 68* 150 98 day
52 Boarders +
2020 60 60 60 38* 150 98 Day
52 Boarders +
2021 90 60 60 38* 150 98 Day
52 Boarders +
2022 90 90 60 38* 150 98 Day
52 Boarders +
2023 90 90 90 8* 150 98 Day
• Figures with an * indicate minimum number of external students who will be admitted - this
figure may be increased at the school’s discretion
• Underlined figures indicate a change of cohort size.You can also read
