Cranbury College is an alternative provision academy in Reading for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 30 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 30
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Willmott (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Maiden Erlegh Trust
- Opened
- 1 August 2020
- Free school meals
- 46.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Reading
- School reference (URN)
- 147719
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Reading council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2018; standards maintained (January 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, January 2025).
Contact and getting there
Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Reading: Autism (6) · Speech and language (5) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · SEMH (3) · Vision (2)
Questions about Cranbury College
How do I get a place at Cranbury College?
Places at Cranbury College are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Reading council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Cranbury College take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Cranbury College’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Cranbury College?
Cranbury Road, Reading, RG30 2TS, in Reading.
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