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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cranbrook Area

Cranbrook secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 9.1/10, Elite band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Benenden School and Bethany School are top-ranked independent options, while Cranbrook School leads among state schools with strong GCSE performance. With an average Attainment 8 score of 36 compared to England's 39, and 29% of pupils entering EBacc subjects—well above the national average of 41%—Cranbrook offers both selective grammar and independent school pathways. Families in this historic Wealden market town benefit from small school settings with strong academic traditions. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

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Top schools in Cranbrook

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Benenden School
Benenden
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook
Bethany School
Goudhurst