Welcome to Cranbury College

Cranbury College is a Pupil Referral Unit and Alternative Education Provision Academy for young people in the Reading area. Our young people range from 5–16 years old. We support learners recovering from the trauma of permanent exclusion, those that unintentionally exclude themselves from education, and children who cannot access school for medical reasons.

We are a multi-site organisation which includes our College Road Site – Primary and Cranbury Road Site – Secondary. We have an Outreach Behaviour Support Team, offer medical tuition, and have a Hospital Teaching Service based at Royal Berkshire Hospital. In February 2018, we were rated as a GOOD provider by Ofsted, and we are committed to a continuous journey of improvement for our whole school community.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy alternative provision converter

Suitable Ages

5 to 16

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

40 Total

No. of Boys

29 (72.5%)

No. of Girls

11 (27.5%)




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Enrichment Activities

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Cranbury College offers a diverse range of enrichment activities designed to meet the emotional, social, and mental health needs of their students. These activities are embedded within the curriculum and are particularly emphasized on Fridays, known as "Enrichment Day." The aim is to provide students with opportunities to develop skills beyond the traditional academic subjects, enhancing their personal development and cultural capital.

Physical Activities

Boxing, swimming, and outdoor sports.

Creative Pursuits

Drama, art therapy, and Lego construction (Brickies)

Vocational Skills

Hair and beauty training, mechanics (Autoskills), and gardening.

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityReading
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeMixed