Celebrating Cranbury College’s Ofsted Success
Cranbury College has maintained previous standards (“GOOD” in all judgement areas): A Testament to Excellence and Inclusion
Maiden Erlegh Trust is proud to celebrate the success of Cranbury College, which has maintained previous standards (“GOOD” in all judgement areas) following a Section 8 Ofsted inspection on 7–8 January 2025. This brilliant achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of the staff team, the resilience of pupils, and the power of collaboration across Maiden Erlegh Trust (MET).
The Ofsted report highlights Cranbury College’s strengths, recognising its inclusive ethos, personalised learning, and high aspirations. Inspectors noted:
“Cranbury College is a place where kindness, inclusion and support pervades. This is an environment where pupils come first, and adults make decisions in pupils’ best interests.”
“There are no limits to what the school believes its pupils can accomplish.”
Highlights from the Report
- High Aspirations: “Staff have high expectations of pupils’ achievement and behaviour. Pupils rise to these in all aspects of their work, irrespective of the length of time they spend here.”
- Personalised Curriculum: Tailored approaches re-engage pupils in education, leading to qualifications such as BTECs and GCSEs.
- Personal Development: A strong PSHE curriculum enriches pupils’ personal growth and confidence.
- Reading Support: “Pupils who need to catch up receive prompt and effective support. Consequently, pupils become confident and fluent readers.”
A Message from Maiden Erlegh Trust CEO
Jon Peck, CEO of Maiden Erlegh Trust, said:
"Cranbury College’s success is a shining example of what can be achieved when kindness, collaboration, inclusion, and high aspirations are at the heart of education. The dedication of the Headteacher and her team, the collaboration across the wider MET team, and the support and resilience of pupils and their families inspire us all. Together, we will continue to support Cranbury College to achieve even greater heights."
Living the Trust’s Values
This result exemplifies Maiden Erlegh Trust’s core values:
- Aim High: Setting ambitious goals and empowering pupils to achieve them.
- Be Inclusive: Ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and capable of success.
- Work Together: Fostering collaboration within schools, with families, and across MET to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
This milestone reflects the strong partnership between Cranbury College and Maiden Erlegh Trust. It highlights the value of being one team with shared expertise and resources unified by a shared vision for success.
To read the full Ofsted report, click here..
For more about Cranbury College, click here.
