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
Parents and carers, please follow this link to have your say about our school:
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 (Maternity Leave)
Rachael Wood - Acting Headteacher
Tara Caldwell - Acting Deputy Headteacher
Elaine Aarons - Pastoral Teacher
Sarah Cooper - SENDCo
Lesley Davis - Year 3 Teacher
Sara Mottram - Nursery Teacher
Rebecca Christoforou - Year 5 Teacher
If none of the above are available, call Children's Services :
0300 123 4043
Safeguarding concerns should never be delayed. Always treat them as urgent.
School Support Dog
Alfie, the School Support Dog, loves spending his days interacting with children, staff and visitors here at Cranborne! He is an important part of our well-being and he brings so many positive experiences to our day.
You can find our School Support Dog Policy and Risk Assessment by clicking here
Latest School Calendar Events
- School Summer Holidays25Jul2022
- INSET DAY - NO CHILDREN PLEASE01Sep2022
- First Day Back for Children in Years 1 to 602Sep2022
- NEW Reception Children ONLY (those who did NOT attend Cranborne Nursery)05Sep2022
- All Reception Children - Collection from 12 noon06Sep2022
School Tours
We hold tours of our wonderful school to coincide with key admission dates into Nursery and Reception.
Please email howarths@cranborne.herts.sch.uk for more information.
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.
If you require information about the admissions process, please email our Admissions Assistant howarths@cranborne.herts.sch.uk.
COVID-19 Updates
In order to keep our school community safe, we have an extensive risk assessment and Outbreak Management Plan in place. We have also adapted our Behaviour Policy to reflect the current need. Please read these documents and let us know if you have any queries:
Covid 19 Updated Risk Assessment - 28 February 2022
COVID 19 Updated Outbreak Management Plan and Supplementary Risk Assessment