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Admissions Timeline 2026
Applications for 2026 intake will need to be submitted between November 2025 and 15 January 2026.
"The school’s values of courage, compassion and community shine through all areas of school life" (Ofsted May 2024)From November 2025
Letters sent out to Gloucestershire residents explaining how to apply for a school place
From 3 November 2025 to Midnight 15 January 2026
Application Window.
Closing date for school applications is midnight on 15 January 202616 April 2026
Allocation Day
23 April 2026
Closing date to return reply form accepting the school/academy place or requesting to be put on waiting list/s
After 14 May 2026
Outcome of Waiting List Requests
Midnight 21 May 2026
Closing date for return of reply forms
June 2026 to July 2026
Appeals
"A compassionate and inclusive school where every child is encouraged and enabled to flourish" (SIAMS June 2023)
Do you have a child who will be turning four before the 31st August 2025? Are you looking for a wonderful primary school in Gloucestershire, where your child will be cared for, supported, encouraged and challenged?
We would love you to visit us for a chat and a look around... find out if our family is right for your family.
What makes Cranham C of E Primary so special?
Nurture to flourish
Tailored curriculum
Small class sizes
Great results
Outdoor learning
Community links
Ethos & Outcomes
- we nurture our children to flourish in every way: academically, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually
- we achieved excellent academic results in 2023-24 & 2024-25 in both KS1 and KS2 (both attainment and progress)
- we are driven by our strong Christian vision: sowing the seeds of learning through courage, compassion and community
- we encourage courageous advocacy, inspiring our children to make a difference to the world around them through charity and community work
Learning
- we have small classes, allowing us to individualise our learning and support for every child
- we carefully plan our curriculum with a focus on creative subjects such as art and music
- we provide weekly Forest School sessions
- we organise termly curriculum-inspired trips and visitors
- Spanish lessons are taught by a fluent specialist
- we offer a range of extra-curricular after-school clubs
Environment & Community
- we are surrounded by beautiful countryside, both woodland and common land, encouraging us to be outdoors often
- we have access to excellent local facilities including the daily use of a large playing field and tennis courts for sports and recreation time
- we have regular use of the village hall and the Scout HQ
- we have strong links with the village church and the local community
Amenities
- we offer wrap-around childcare
- we offer superb quality hot meals cooked on site
- we have ample village parking
- we are situated less than 10 minutes from Brockworth
- we are situated less than 20 minutes from Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud
We are so proud of the difference our school makes to the lives of the pupils, parents, staff and community around us. But don't take our word for it...
...see what our parents have to say about us.
Contact us now to arrange a visit - we can't wait to meet you!
Further information from Gloucestershire County Council regarding school admissions scheme, criteria and protocol can be found at: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions/
The School Admissions Code 2021 requires all admission authorities to consult upon their admission arrangements if changes are to be made, or if there are no changes, at least once every 7 years.
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