
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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Basingstoke
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In case you missed it, the latest edition of the Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about Cultural Diversity Evening, recent school trips and news from the PE Department. Find on the Edulink noticeboard or on our website: https://www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
Poppies will be available for purchase during PDL this week in support of the 2025 Poppy Appeal. Any donation can be made in exchange for a red poppy, with all proceeds going to Royal British Legion.
During the half term, Year 7 student Phoebe competed at the Southsea Dance Festival with her dance school, North Hampshire Academy of Dance. Phoebe danced in a number of categories and took home first place in her character routine. Congratulations on your win Phoebe, you've made the Cranbourne Community very proud!
School Photographers' Cardwell and Simons will be visiting Cranbourne on Friday 7 November to take photographs of all students in Years 7 - 11. Please ensure your child is wearing full, smart uniform including blazers and jumpers on this day. Full details on how the day will run and how you can order photos is in the letter, which can be found on the Edulink Noticeboard.
On Wednesday 22 October we hosted our annual Cultural Diversity Evening which was an excellent chance for us to come together and celebrate our student's cultural heritage and what makes us who we are. Our students gave some exceptional performances including singing, dancing and poetry readings in their home languages. Did you know at Cranbourne we speak an impressive 50 languages amongst our students and staff? We also had several stalls set up by our students where they sold arts and crafts, delicious homemade food, jewellery and henna. The atmosphere in the Sports Hall was electric and we were so impressed by how confident all of our performers were. Our attendees supported them phenomenally, cheering them on and showering them in a thunderous round of applause! A special mention must go to Dishi and Laiba for their incredible hosting skills and introducing each act to the stage, and to Jess and Calvyn for manning the sound system for the evening. A big thank you to all who attended and of course to Mr Ndlovu and Mr G for organising such a fantastic event where our students have the opportunity to celebrate their cultures with the Cranbourne Community.
On Wednesday 26 November we will be welcoming our ex Year 11's back to Cranbourne for a celebration of all their achievements at our GCSE Graduation Ceremony. The night is a chance to recognise and celebrate the successes of the year group. Students will receive a cap and gown, have their photos taken and collect their GCSE certificates before the ceremony, where Subject Awards will be awarded. Emails have been sent with a link to an online form – please RSVP by Friday 7 November.
Here is our new PE club timetable for this half term. Why not try something new? Don't forget you'll receive 5 House Points every time you attend an after-school enrichment club!
We're pleased to share our exciting new Canteen Menu! We will begin in Week 2 when we return after the half term, on Monday 3 November. You can also find the menu on our website and Edulink noticeboard.
Don't forget our Cranbourne Food Pantry will remain open during half term. On Thursday between 11.15am and 12.15pm, our doors will be open for members of our community to collect fresh produce, bakery items, canned good, toiletries and more – no questions asked.
We've had a fantastic start to the academic year, with lots of exciting trips, Cranbourne Has Talent, Cultural Diversity Evening and our Silent Disco. Our Year 7 students have settled into secondary school life well and our Year 11s are working hard to prepare for their November mock exams. We hope everyone has a well-deserved rest over the Half Term and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 3 November, where we will be starting the countdown to Christmas! If you are concerned about a child throughout the holidays, please contact: Hampshire Children's Services – 0300 555 1384 Hampshire Specialist CAMHS – 0300 304 2198 If they are at immediate risk or harm, call 999 If you are a student in need of support: NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 Childline - 0800 11 11
AWE are offering an Engineering Taster Day for Year 11 students interested in opportunities in STEM and apprenticeships. Students will discover engineering careers, meet current engineers and apprentices and will have the chance to take part in hands-on, interactive activities. It will take place on Tuesday 28 October and students can register their interest at
Here are our Role Model Students for the week commencing 20.10.25. Well done for all of your hard work and representing our Cranbourne values in every aspect of school life. Your certificates will be given to you after half term.
Our finalists at Cranbourne Has Talent absolutely blew us away with their stage presence, confidence and talent last week. Enjoy some clips of their performances!
Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference every day? We're looking for Learning Support Assistants to join the Cranbourne Community, helping to support the development of our students with Special Educational Needs. On Wednesday 12 November, we will be hosting a coffee morning from 9.30am to 10.30am, where candidates will have the opportunity to get a feel for life at Cranbourne, meet the Compass team and ask any questions about the role. Read the job description and find the application forms online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/vacancies
On Wednesday 22 October, our Year 11 students had the chance to record their GCSE Music Solo Performances at Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke's recording studio. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to experience the technical side of music production, what facilities are on offer at the college and hearing their finished tracks gave them a real confidence boost! A big thank you to Simon and Rob at QMC for facilitating this for our students!