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Cranford Community College is an exceptional 11-19 inclusive academy with a mission to transform the community. The school and its community are rightly proud of the tremendous achievements of our pupils and staff and the recognition the school achieves nationally and at GCSE and A level as a result of their efforts. Cranford students and teachers out-perform the national trends. The relentless drive for high standards and achievement has resulted in impressive grades promoting greater life chances for all our students. A catalog of awards continues to endorse the high achievement and rapid progress that the pupils and the school make relentlessly year on year. The exemplary work of the school is shared with other schools locally, nationally, and internationally. Cranford plays a key role in the Mayor’s Gold Club, as a ‘Leading Edge’ school, within the Challenge Partners network in association with the ‘National College for Teaching & Leadership, for example. Pupils and staff also benefit from Cranford’s leadership of a ‘Teaching School’ Alliance, a ‘Science Learning Partnership’ across 8 London boroughs, and its projects with partners such as the Institute of Physics and key universities. It is always amazing to reflect upon the enormous range of curricular and extra-curricular events, activities, trips, and enrichment opportunities that have helped to develop and realize the potential and the different talents that exist within our student and staff population. The success of the school is due to the dedicated staff that make all these things happen and to pupils, parents and ‘friends of Cranford’ who participate so enthusiastically and work so hard for success. In this way, Cranford works together as a united and harmonious team to achieve such amazing results and create so many opportunities. Cranford Community College provides all students with a broad, balanced, dynamic, and personalized curriculum. Students are constantly challenged to ensure that they learn at a rapid pace. Teachers are highly skilled and are deeply committed to making sure that each student achieves the highest academic standards. Students behave in an exemplary manner. Excellent relationships between students and staff support the highly positive learning culture that permeates the school. The school is committed to innovation and prides itself in being at the forefront of national and international developments. The school encourages staff to further their subject and teaching expertise through higher-level university study and school-based research. Working with its partners, Cranford plays a pivotal role in leading the development of the education system so that our students and staff benefit from the most up-to-date opportunities, educational practice, and new learning technologies. Cranford’s long-term strategic vision includes an enhanced commitment to a ‘Global Perspective’ and learning from the best-performing education systems across the world. Cranford Community College has been designated a “Teaching School” by the Department for Education. We only recruit outstanding teachers and those that show the potential to be so, including former students who have returned wanting to ‘give back to our local community. We provide an extensive training program for all staff to ensure that they remain highly skilled, well-motivated, and highly qualified. Cranford’s teachers lead outstanding learning which translates into outstanding student progress and outcomes. The school has a mission of ‘Transforming the Community’. Cranford is thoroughly integrated within the local community and is focused on driving improvement within and beyond our local area. The school ensures that the young people of Cranford and its surrounding areas achieve as highly as possible in every educational and social field. We promote the wider curriculum including personal development and extracurricular activities. At Cranford, students are given the kind of life-changing experiences which help them to mature into confident successful adults. The school provides excellent guidance to ensure that students are on the right course and the pathway that is best for them and their future. Everyone has high expectations. The wide range of extra-curricular clubs and amazing opportunities help develop students' wider education and create a real passion for learning and love of what students study. The Supervised Study Centres provide a quiet place of study with a dedicated Centre Manager to support and guide students with their learning. View full school

Cranford Park Academy is a vibrant, successful school, where children are both nurtured and challenged. We are fortunate to have a richly diverse community within the school and this is valued and celebrated. Children of all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed and made to feel special. We are very proud of all our children and want them to be proud of their school. Hard-working, committed staff work in partnership with all parents to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. Positive values such as self-worth and respect for others are championed alongside excellent academic knowledge and skills. An engaging curriculum is at the heart of the learning at Cranford Park Academy, and it is constantly reviewed to ensure it is meeting the needs of all children. Our expectations and standards are high and a love of learning is encouraged and developed. The CPA Ethos outlines the culture, vision, and values that we expect every member of our academy community to aspire to and uphold at all times – children, staff, and families. Everything we do is in the spirit of The CPA Ethos – learning, attitudes, and behavior. By following the high expectations defined by The CPA Ethos, everyone will have the best possible opportunity to achieve their best and develop their talents and skills. Cranford Park Academy is committed to serving its community. It recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. It follows equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Cranford Park Academy is dedicated to preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces the British values of all its students At Cranford Park Academy, students are actively encouraged to make independent choices, with the knowledge that they are in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. The staff educates and provides boundaries for students to make informed choices, through a safe environment and an empowering education. Students are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised on how to exercise these safely, for example through e-safety and P.S.H.E. Cranford Park has a robust anti-bullying culture and has in place a comprehensive Behaviour Policy. Respect is a strong part of Cranford Park Academy and is part of our CPA Stars expectations. Students learn that their behavior affects their rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect and this is reiterated through its teaching and learning environments. Mutual respect is embraced throughout the curriculum by providing the opportunity for students to express their views in a safe environment. Cranford Park Academy is a diverse school. We actively promote diversity through our celebration of different faiths and cultures. This is achieved by equipping students with the ability to understand their place in a culturally diverse society. Students are actively encouraged to share their faith and beliefs within the school and celebrate festivities throughout the calendar year. The RE curriculum provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions, and cultures. Members of different faiths and religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. The children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. Cranford Park Academy strives endlessly that its students leave with the strongest foundation of values upon which to build a successful contribution to our Society. View full school