Cranbrook primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 28% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the England average of 8%. Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, Benenden Church of England Primary School, and Rolvenden Primary School are among the highest-performing options serving this historic Wealden market town and surrounding villages. With 12 schools in the area, 78% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Families across Cranbrook, Goudhurst, Benenden, and Rolvenden benefit from close-knit community schools with strong foundations in this distinctive rural setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Benenden Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Colliers Green Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Dulwich School Cranbrook | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 9.3/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Cranbrook Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Frittenden Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | St Ronan's School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Rolvenden Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Sissinghurst Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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