Cranbrook School vs The Dulwich School Cranbrook
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbrook School
Cranbrook · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
958 students
The Dulwich School Cranbrook
CRANBROOK · Independent all-through · Ages 2–17
536 students
| Measure | Cranbrook School Cranbrook, South East | The Dulwich School Cranbrook CRANBROOK, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #35 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #117 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–17 |
| Students | 958 | 536 |
| Pupils on roll | 958 | 536 |
| Free school meals | 4.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 66.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 86.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | – |
| town | Cranbrook | CRANBROOK |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbrookschool.co.uk/ | www.dulwichcranbrook.org |
The verdict
- •Cranbrook School is the larger school with 958 students compared with 536.
- •Cranbrook School is a academy school while The Dulwich School Cranbrook is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cranbrook School better than The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranbrook School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and CRANBROOK in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbrook School: 958. The Dulwich School Cranbrook: 536. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbrook School and The Dulwich School Cranbrook rank in South East?
Cranbrook School is 35th of 679 and The Dulwich School Cranbrook is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).