
At Cranbourne, we pride ourselves on being at the heart of our community. A welcoming 11-16 comprehensive school close to the town centre, our excellent facilities including expansive playing fields, swimming pool, Sports Hall, Fitness Suite, Hair and Beauty Salon and music rooms allow us to offer a diverse curriculum where students can immerse themselves in their passions. We promote a culture of respect, inclusivity and excellence encompassing our values of creativity, challenge, care and community. We are dedicated to the well-being of every student, and offer support through our specialist unit for students with Dyslexia, our SEN Department and mental health provision to ensure students feel safe, happy and supported.





Cranbourne students are very polite and helpful and made the primary students feel very welcomed at the Cluster Conference. Some of our girls were very nervous about coming to the 'big school' for the day, but they were instantly put at ease and had a fantastic time.
Cranbourne has cultivated a positive culture and ethos, focusing on creating a family feel and fostering positive relationships in lessons.
Student Leadership is phenomenal and staff adapt to student needs, focusing on whole-child development supported by the ethos curriculum, resulting in no disadvantaged gap.
It was lovely to see the staff and students talking about Cranbourne with such pride and enthusiasm. They really care about their school and are whole heartedly committed to making Cranbourne a safe, supportive and enjoyable place for our young people to be able to learn and thrive.
I am proud to be a member of the Cranbourne Community. Being a part of our students' educational journey is so special.
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On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November, four of our Year 7 students attended the prestigious All England Open Championships in Blackpool, representing the South-East of England. Hours of hard work and determination have gone into qualifying, and our students were up against some very tough competition. Leala and Jordan, winners of Cranbourne Has Talent 2025, took home 4th place for their Freestyle Fast Pairs and 6th place for the Rock and Roll Pairs. Lucas danced in the Freestyle Solo category after qualifying in May, and successfully placed 5th with his partner Niamh in the Rock and Roll Pairs. Lucie made the quarter finals in her heats with her partner – a personal best! All four students competed in their group number as part of their team 'Boogielicious' who came in second place for the 13 and under category – the highlight of the weekend! Congratulations on your achievements, your dedication and commitment to dance is admirable and we hope you're proud of your performances! The Cranbourne Community will be cheering you on at the next one!
Monitor Day will take place on Friday 12 December, which is an opportunity to meet with your child's tutor and discuss their progress. If you have not yet done so, please book your 10 minute appointment via Edulink by clicking on the 'Parents Evening' icon.
Join us for an evening of musical performances at our Winter Showcase on Wednesday 3 December. Tickets are available to purchase on Ticketsource for £4 (adults) and £2 (students) – book yours now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
The deadline to apply for Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke is Sunday 7 December! Year 11s, get your applications in ASAP!
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are running a Mental Health Forum via teams on Monday 1 December at 3.30pm. They are joined by guest speaker Cathy Wassell, CEO of Autistic Girls Network will be discussing a variety of topics including why autism in girls is often missed, understanding the concept of masking and building knowledge of common aspects of an autistic profile that can cause anxiety within a school setting. Join the meeting via https://tinyurl.com/4554wtyp
On Monday 17 November, our cross country team delivered outstanding performances across all year groups, demonstrating determination, resilience and team spirit. Emma ran an exceptional race, finishing in 2nd place and earning qualification to the next stage. Shaylah gave an incredible run, securing 13th place in a highly competitive age division. All Year 8 and 9 boys finished inside the top 30, with Harrison standing out with an excellent 6th place finish and qualifying for the next stage. Abigail delivered a brilliant performance, finishing in 3rd place and qualifying with confidence. Our Year 10 and 11 boys were hugely successful, with three athletes qualifying. Special mentions to Edward coming in 3rd, Joseph 4th and Luke 6th. Well done to Emma, Shaylah, Harrison, Rudy, James, Ethan, Abigail, Edward, Nathan, Joseph and Luke. You represented Cranbourne exceptionally and we're very proud of your achievements!
This week, as part of our new Wessex Wonder Woman initiative, we welcomed Councillor Stacy Hart to Cranbourne to deliver a lunchtime session to our Year 9s. Stacy spoke about her duties as a Councillor, shared the steps she took to get to where she is now and answered every question our students threw at her! Last week, we were joined by Emily Roberts, Head of News for the Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser, who shared an insight into journalism, challenges she's faced over the course of her career and spoke to students about why trusted news is so important. The initiative aims to inspire our students, break down barriers and open their eyes to the many career opportunities out there. A big thank you to both Stacy and Emily for giving up their time to work with our students!
Don't miss Basingstoke College of Technology's Open Day tomorrow! Full details below
Ready for your next challenge? We're looking for hardworking and ambitious staff committed to excellence to join our Cranbourne Community. We have a number of support staff and teaching roles available – find out more and apply at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/vacancies
Over the summer, Year 10 student Mia proudly represented the UK at the World Kickboxing Championships in Trier, Germany. Competing on an international stage, Mia delivered an outstanding performance across several categories: Light Contact – Gold Points Fighting – Silver Team Category – Silver Mia's results are exceptional and demonstrate her talent, discipline and competitive spirit and have earned her a place in the 2026 World Tournament in Abu Dhabi. A huge congratulations Mia, the Cranbourne Community is very proud of all you have achieved. We'll be cheering you on next year!
New Projects Association are launching an exciting new initiative aimed at young creatives aged 12 to 18 where you'll have the chance to form your own youth theatre company. Alongside getting stuck in to Performing Arts activities, you will explore on and off stage roles in the creative industries including directing, script writing, choreography, lighting and sound. Weekly sessions begin on Tuesday 13 January at Rucstall Community Centre – find out more and register your interest at https://events.bookitbee.com/new-projects-association/10-week-youth-theatre-challenge/
Dunelm are hosting a webinar on Monday 1 December where you can learn more about their exciting apprenticeship opportunities. Book your free place at: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/events/discover-apprenticeships-with-dunelm-webinar/ They have also created a virtual work experience programme for ages 13+, offering 7 hours of immersive content across a range of areas of the business. Find out more at https://dunelmcareers.dunelm.com/
Calling all creatives – if you're passionate about art and photography, now is your chance to shine! We're launching our White House Art and Photography Competition this week, inviting students to create a piece of artwork or capture a photo relating to the theme of Climate Change. Submissions must be with Miss Miller by Friday 12 December – either email your entry to s.miller@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk or hand in a physical copy. The winner will be announced at the Whole School Assembly on Friday 19 December.
Find out more about studying at Basingstoke College of Technology at their Open Day this weekend! Details below
If you're struggling with energy bills and the cost of living, the Warm and Welcome Event in Basingstoke Library will provide you with help and advice from local organisations. No appointment needed, just arrive between 10am and 12pm on Thursday 4 December.