AWARDS & QUALITY MARKS

 

 

 

A TRACK RECORD OF AWARDS & QUALITY MARKS

A selection of the accolades that reflect Cranford’s long‑standing commitment to excellence, innovation and inclusion.

 

Challenge Partners — Outstanding in all areas

 

 

SSAT Educational Outcomes Award — Exceptional Student Progress

Repeated national recognition for outstanding progress. “Recognising and sharing successes like this is at the heart of SSAT’s mission.” — Sue Williamson, Chief Executive, SSAT.

 

 

Leading Edge status

Part of an elite national network of high‑performing schools committed to raising achievement through innovation and sharing practice. We both support and are challenged by like‑minded schools across the network.

 

 

National Support School

Designated by the National College for Leadership of Schools, with a strong track record supporting improvement, teacher training, CPD and classroom practice locally and nationally.

 

 

London Schools Gold Club

Recognised by the Mayor’s Office for exceptional pupil aspiration and achievement — placing Cranford in the top 3% of London schools.

 

 

Cranford Group of Schools (leadership)

A flexible association of local schools partnering to serve the community, share best practice, jointly procure and drive improvement together.

 

 

National Leader of Education

Our CEO is designated as a National Leader of Education, reflecting system leadership and impact.

 

 

Cranford Teaching School Alliance

Designated by the Secretary of State to lead an alliance from 1 September 2014, with strengths in ITT, CPD, leadership development, school‑to‑school support and R&D.

 

 

Diamond Award for Cultural Diversity

One of only a handful of schools nationally to achieve the highest Diamond level. Diversity and equality are embedded in ethos and curriculum, nurturing respect and cohesion.

Used as a case study for “Creating a Culture of Equality and Opportunity”.

 

 

Artsmark Gold

Recognises innovation and excellence in the creative arts as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. Cranford is also the UK’s only National Saturday School in Art at school level.

 

 

Science Learning Partnership (lead across 7 boroughs)

Provides high‑quality science CPD with proven impact for secondary teachers, technicians and primaries; inspires pupils with exciting, intellectually rich science education.

 

 

Healthy Schools Award

Awarded for promoting healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, based on strong needs analysis and measurable whole‑school impact.

 

 

Investor in Careers

Recognises outstanding Independent Careers Education, Advice & Guidance (ICEAG): workshops, careers fairs, university visits, employer talks and work experience.

 

 

Sport England recognition

Awarded for excellence in physical education and sport across the academy.

 

 

Investors in People — Gold

Places Cranford in the top 1% of employers nationally. Report highlights enthusiastic, professional, driven staff and an impressive breadth of CPD with effective knowledge‑sharing.

 

 

TfL STARS — Platinum

Accredited at the highest level for our School Travel Plan and beacon‑school cycling initiatives.

 

 

International School Status (record repeated awards)

Multiple awards reflect our outward‑looking ethos and the integration of global experiences into everyday learning, helping students grow as global citizens.

 

 

World Class School Quality Mark

Recognises state secondaries that have gone beyond outstanding to reach an exceptional, internationally benchmarked standard with world‑class qualities.