Welcome
It is my privilege to welcome you to Cranborne School and an honour to serve as the Headteacher.
Our school is a place of fun, laughter, learning and a willingness to succeed; to be the very best we can be. We recognise that children are uniquely different - all possessing different skills and abilities. At Cranborne, we nurture the talents of individuals and celebrate their efforts and achievements.
Children are happy here. They feel safe, secure and able to express themselves. There is an exciting and energetic atmosphere at our school - it is a place full of positivity and opportunity. Staff thrive on the challenge of creating the highest standards of learning and children engage willingly, eager to learn more.
We understand the importance of excellent home/school partnerships and for this very reason, encourage strong parental input into their child's education. We operate an open door policy and are open to new ideas and suggestions.
It is my view that education is the key to a successful future. As worldwide opportunities become more accessible in terms of careers, children of today are now competing internationally. It is therefore crucial that our children are fully equipped to compete with students across the world. With this in mind, we have very high expectations. We strive to achieve academic excellence and create an environment where young minds can flourish.
I hope that you find the information on our web page useful - please feel free to contact us should you have any queries.
Mrs Claire Keilty BEd hons NPQH
Headteacher
School Tours
We hold tours of our wonderful school to coincide with key admission dates into Nursery and Reception.
School Tours will be held on the following dates with our Headteacher:
Monday 11th December 2023 - Time: 9.15am
Tuesday 9th January 2024 - Time: 11.00am
On our tours you will be able to meet some of the teaching staff, see the children in action in their classrooms and have an opportunity to ask any questions.
Please email us at admissions@cranborne.herts.sch.uk to book on to a tour.
In the meantime, please see below our virtual tour or click on the link to see our school in action:
https://www.cranborne.herts.sch.uk/admissions
For in-year admissions, families are invited to visit us once a formal offer of a place has been made by Hertfordshire County Council. Tours are not conducted at any other time of the year.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to listening to children and keeping them safe. If you ever have any concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to the Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs):
Claire Keilty - Headteacher
Rachael Wood - Deputy Headteacher
Tara Caldwell - Assistant Headteacher
Elaine Aarons - Pastoral Teacher
Lucy Holt - SENDCo
Lesley Davis - Year 3 Teacher
Rebecca Christoforou - Year 4 Teacher
Sara Mottram - Nursery Teacher
If the above are unavailable, please call Children's Services :
0300 123 4043
Safeguarding concerns should never be delayed. Always treat them as urgent.
Latest School Calendar Events
- Nursery and Reception visit to King Charles the Martyr Church04Dec2023
- Christmas Music Concert04Dec2023
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Class Photographs05Dec2023
- Year 5 Visit to King Charles the Martyr Church05Dec2023
- Nursery Christmas Performance06Dec2023
10:45 am - 11:45 am