5 SEPTEMBER 2025
Message from the Headmaster
I would like to extend a very warm welcome back to everyone for the start of the new academic year. Over the summer we had a wonderful first set of GCSE results. There were some outstanding individual performances, with our highest achieving pupil receiving 9 Grade 9s, plus an A grade (the highest grade possible) in Additional Maths. I was delighted that 74% of all grades were at Grades 9-6 (the old A*-B) with nearly half of all grades at Grades 9-7 (the old A*/A); both of these measures are more than twice the national average.
Our staff have been working hard behind the scenes, planning engaging and challenging learning experiences that will inspire and motivate all pupils. Our Year 7 pupils arrived back at school on Wednesday for an induction afternoon. It was a pleasure to see them in their smart new senior school uniform ready for the year ahead. Earlier in the week, we welcomed senior school pupils for pre-season football and rugby training, to hone their skills ahead of their first fixtures. I met with Year 11 on Thursday morning to share how committed we are to teaching, supporting and guiding them each step of the way to public examinations.
I look forward to seeing you at some point over the next week at the information evenings, drop-off or collection. Once again, thank you for placing your trust in Cranmore and for your continued support.
Mr Everitt
Year 7 Induction
It was wonderful to welcome our Year 7 pupils back to school on Wednesday for their induction afternoon. They met their new form teachers and took part in a variety of ice breaking activities as well as a treasure hunt which enabled them to tour the school.
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
This Week
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew
‘Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life. Do not worry about what you will eat or drink; or about your body and what you will wear. Is there not more to life than food, and more to your body than clothes?
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?’
Reflection
Welcome back, everyone, to a new school year. It is always a little daunting starting a new school year. We have many different emotions: excited, worried and perhaps many others. But we are reminded in our reading not to worry. God has your back, He sees you and He loves you. Learn this week to listen to God’s voice to hear those words of affirmation: you can do this.
Prayer
Lord, bring peace and calm to the storms that I may face this week or this year. Help me to listen to your words of affirmation and of love. Help me this year to be my best and to know that you have me in the palm of your hands. I make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.”
St Teresa of Lisieux
Day
Our Open Morning will take place on the morning of Saturday, 13 September, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. We look forward to welcoming you all to our school!
Find out more on our website: https://www.cranmore.org/ admissions/open-mornings-taster-events/
Week 2
Soup
day
Main Beef Massman Curry Hunters Chicken
Vegetarian
Creamy Quorn and Vegetable
Panang Curry
Garlic Naan Bread
Sides
Additional
Steamed Rice
Green Beans
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Texan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Herby New Potatoes
Broccoli
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Roast Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Autumn Vegetable Bake with a Cheddar and Herb Crumb
Skin on Roast Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Ham & Pinapple or Pepperoni Pizza
Freshly Battered Fish or Jumbo Fish
Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Margherita Pizza
Cheese and Onion Frittata
Potato Wedges
Sweetcorn
Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Chunky Chips
Garden Peas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil
Sauce
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Dessert
Shortbread Finger
Cherry and Coconut
Sponge with Custard
Rocky Road
Sticky Toffee
Pudding and Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Fresh Fruit
Platter
