
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.





Pupils feel happy and safe at Cranbourne. The opportunities pupils receive, both academically and beyond the subject curriculum, prepare them well for their next steps in employment, education or training.
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.
Leaders use their knowledge of pupils' needs to ensure that they get the right support at the right time. Staff use effective strategies to help pupils to overcome the barriers to learning that they face.
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A reminder that tomorrow (Thursday 18 June) is Day of Sport. Students must arrive at school wearing their Cranbourne PE kit (branded shirt and shorts – no cycling shorts are allowed). A point deduction will be in force for any inappropriate clothing worn. Students are encouraged to accessorise their kit with their House colours. The salon will be open 7:45am to 8.15am - singular braiding (£1), double braiding (£2), hair glitter (50p), face glitter (50p) with all funds raised going to Prom 2027. Students must bring a water bottle to stay hydrated - we have water fountains on site to refill when needed. If your child uses an inhaler, please ensure they are carrying this with them throughout the day. Results will be announced in whole school assembly on the last day of term and on our social media channels.
We're blown away by the number of lovely messages that have been submitted by our students this #ThankATeacherDay! There's still time to submit yours at https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/
Over the weekend, 9 of our students represented Cranbourne at the Senior County Championships in Portsmouth, competing at a number of different events. We're still waiting for the full results, but we're excited to share some fantastic achievements: Eloise achieved 1.20m in High Jump Abigail ran an impressive 5 minute 25 second 1500m and 8.87m in the Triple Jump, finishing her time competing at Cranbourne on a high! Despite an injury and being the youngest in her age group, Jessica placed 5th in Javelin, throwing 22.34m Joseph secured 2nd place in the 800m and qualified for the inter-counties to represent Hampshire Schools Congratulations to all of our students who competed, we're so proud of the passion, determination and enthusiasm you show for sport. Jess, Eloise, Abi, Joseph, Nathan, Ed, Brody, Ethan and Emma - you've represented the Cranbourne Community tremendously!
This #ThankATeacherDay we'd like to show our appreciation for all the teachers and support staff who inspire, support and encourage the Cranbourne Community every day. www.thankateacher.co.uk Thank a Teacher UK
Don't forget our annual Summer Concert takes place tomorrow (Wednesday 17 June) as part of Arts Month. We've got a fantastic line up planned, please do come and support our students! Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
Is your child interested in completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award? The Basingstoke Open D of E Centre are hosting an open evening on Thursday 9 July at Cranbourne from 7.30pm. For more information on the event, email basingstokedofe@gmail.com or call 07801931738. Find out more about the D of E award at https://www.dofe.org/
Major football tournaments bring people together, but for some, they also bring increased risk. Research shows that domestic abuse can escalate during high-profile matches. Domestic abuse can affect anyone – you do not have to do this alone. Our June edition of the safeguarding newsletter is out now and contains information and advice in support of Hampshire County Council's Stop Domestic Abuse Campaign. Read on the Edulink Noticeboard or online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/safeguarding Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line – 03300 165 112 Stop Domestic Abuse - https://stopdomesticabuse.uk/
The latest edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about the latest news from the PE department, Duality's performance at The White Hart and Arts Month. Find it on the Edulink noticeboard or online a www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
Congratulations to Year 9 student Emma who recently competed in the Hampshire School's Pentathlon, placing 4th and earning a place at the Regional Combined Athletics Event at the end of June! Well done Emma, you continue to make the Cranbourne Community very proud!
The Children's Commissioner wants to hear from all children about the changes they want to see for a better future, to make sure their voices are heard. Fill out the survey here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture #TheBigFuture
Don't forget our annual Summer Concert takes place on Wednesday 17 June as part of Arts Month. It's always a fantastic evening and makes us so proud of our Cranbourne Community. Be sure to book your ticket at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
In celebration of the SEN Disco's first birthday, Guiding Stars are hosting a SEN Fun Day to raise funds to support future events. Join the fun on Saturday 20 June between 11am and 3pm at Chalk Ridge Primary School, where there will be lots of fun activities for all the family. Ticket and more information at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sen-fun-day-tickets-1987122799786?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
On Thursday 18 June, to celebrate Day of Sport, our Canteen will be making up tasty afternoon tea boxes with a sandwich, scone, snack and fruit for just £2.60! Students must buy a ticket in advance from the Canteen and choose between ham, cheese and tuna. Tickets will go on sale from Wednesday 10 June.
Are you passionate about technology and able to resolve tech-related queries? We're looking for an IT Assistant to join us at Cranbourne. You'll be the go-to tech support for more than 100 staff members and 1000 students, able to support our IT Manager in maintaining IT hardware across the school and keep systems running smoothly. Find out more and apply online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/vacancies
Before half term, our rounders teams enjoyed two competitive fixtures against Everest. The Year 9/10 team gave an excellent performance, securing a 6 1/2 – 3 1/2 victory! The team batted confidently and fielded well throughout the match, building a strong lead and maintaining control. Kaitlyn was deservedly named Player of the Match for her fantastic batting display, consistent scoring and helping the team secure the win. The Year 7/8 team faced incredibly tough competition and despite their best efforts, were unable to match Everest's scoring. The team showed incredible determination and worked hard throughout the game, managing to score a couple of rounders. Well done to all of our players, we're so proud of your excellent showmanship and dedication to the game!