Cranbrook Primary School
Equity for all
The Drive, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3PS
Phone: 0208 518 2562
RESOURCES
PUPILS
PARENTS
STAFF
PARENT AND CARER’S IN MIND:
WEBINARS FOR WELLBEING
Hear from mental health professionals about how
to promote your child’s emotional health and wellbeing.
Next webinar is
Wednesday 25th March 2026
7 - 8 pm
AND IT IS ON THE TOPIC OF...
MOVING UP TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Moving from primary to secondary school can be a significant milestone, in this webinar we will be looking at ways parents and carers can support children with preparation, help them with any worries and support yourselves to manage the change.
READING ROCKETS
Let's blast off into reading together!
Launch date - Thursday 26th February 26
Reading morning for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 parents and children.
We would like to invite to join your child 8.45-9.15 am for our 'Reading Rockets' reading morning.
During the session you can join your child to explore sounds, words and stories together.
'Reading Rockets' will take place every Thursday morning in your child's class.
We look forward to blasting off into reading together!
MATHS COMPETITION
Maths Competition - Write a maths story!
Closing date for entries - Friday 20th March 2026
The winner in each of our three entry categories will receive an award of £100, and their school will also receive £100.
The winners will also have their own profile, their schools and their winning entries featured on the MathsThroughStories.org website.
For guidelines and examples from previous winners, see the link here.
Please ensure that your child's full name and age are included on the entry. Send entries to Michelle in 5G or email them to 5Green@cranbrookprimary.redbridge.sch.uk . The school will send these to the organisers of the competition.
WELCOME FROM THE HEADTEACHER
It is a privilege to be leading a happy, caring and large school where every pupil is known, valued and encouraged to do their very best. Cranbrook is a friendly, value-driven community where Kindness, Equality, Respect and Resilience sit at the heart of everything we do. These values shape classroom expectations, playground interactions and the way we work together as a staff and with our families.
We believe in developing the whole child. That means a strong focus on high‑quality teaching and learning alongside a rich programme of enrichment — trips, clubs, creative projects and sporting opportunities that broaden horizons and build confidence. Our staff do an amazing job with inclusion: we work hard to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and make strong progress from their starting points.
Our pastoral ethos is a strength of the school. Pupils feel safe, listened to and supported. Staff are happy and committed professionals who model kindness and resilience every day. We place equal importance on academic achievement and personal development so children leave Cranbrook Primary curious, capable and ready for the next stage of their education.
Please explore our website to find out more about our curriculum, school life and how we support families.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cranbrook Primary and to working together to help every child thrive.
Cassim Bana
A wonderful school full of amazing people.
Our children are our best resource. They come into school each day happy, excited and curious. They display excellent behaviour and attitudes, and remind us daily that we are so very privileged to work with them. Their diverse starting points, abilities and interests make our work rewarding and enriches all our own lives.
