
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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Wessex Close
Basingstoke
RG21 3NP
Arts Month is just around the corner and we have a jampacked programme of events lined up! On Wednesday 3 June, Year 9E Drama present 'Sparkleshark', a play exploring the transformative power of storytelling. Following this performance, our incredible Performing Art Club will take to the stage with their musical theatre showcase extravaganza. Our annual Summer Concert returns on Wednesday 17 June with an eager line up of students ready to show off their talents! On Thursday 9 July we're treated to another double bill, with Year 10 performing a bold reimagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream, followed by Year 9A's performance of Tuesday. Both of these plays will blur the lines between performer and spectator with their immersive elements. We can't wait to see our students shine and celebrate our fantastic Performing Arts Department. Tickets are available to purchase now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
Our students have been busy competing at various sporting events in the last few weeks, achieving new personal bests and giving some excellent performances! Emma J had tremendous success at the last two events she's competed at, setting new personal bests in Hurdles, Shot Put and 800m. She also took home the Bronze for her High Jump after setting a personal best of 1.50m. Emma will be competing at the Hampshire School's Pentathlon at the end of May after securing the Bronze medal at the Hampshire Athletics Multi Events Championships. Abi S competed at the Hampshire County Athletics Championships, setting three new personal bests and took home three medals! She secured the Bronze in Triple Jump and 800m and Silver in 400m, also securing national qualifying time. Jess E set a new personal best in Javelin at the Hampshire Field and Track Championships, throwing 24.7m and now holds the Basingstoke Athletics Club record for Under 14s. A huge congratulations to all three of our students for your achievements, you make the Cranbourne Community very proud with your dedication and commitment!
Breakfast Club will launch on Thursday 4 June, running on Thursday and Friday from 7.50am to 8.25am. Students can enjoy a free breakfast item and start their day in a calm environment. In order to help plan food deliveries and plan staffing we need to know roughly how many students will be attending. A letter has been sent out on Edulink with a link to a short form to sign your child up.
Our online taster sessions for Year 6 students joining us in September start next week on Tuesday 18 May. These sessions are an opportunity for students to meet members of staff and experience what lessons are like at Cranbourne. Full details have been sent via email in your first edition of the Countdown to Cranbourne newsletter. Be sure to check your inboxes or read it online at https://www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/transition
We would like to remind parents and carers that slime/putty/needoh is not an authorised concentration aid and should not be brought into school. Where a concentration aid is genuinely needed, this will be agreed individually between students, parents/carers and a member of staff as part of a support strategy. Authorised concentration aids have to be silent and small enough to be held in a closed palm. Only these items are permitted in school.
On Wednesday 6 May, Year 9 students visited University of Winchester to gain a better understanding of life as a university student. Students attended a talk about all the different pathways into university before enjoying some refreshments in the student café. They went on a tour of the West Downs Quarter with current students, which included the opportunity to visit a lecture hall, where some of our Year 9s had the chance to practice delivering a lecture to their peers. After lunch they explored the King Alfred Quarter, visiting the Student Union and Burma Road Halls of Residence, where they saw where they could be living one day. They learned more about the support on offer to students and played a game where they attempted to manage their finances for a typical week, which was certainly an eye opener! Our students had a truly fantastic experience, with many of them discussing how much they want to attend Winchester University in the future on the coach home. A huge thank you to all the staff and student at Winchester for welcoming our students and taking the time to give them tours and answer all their questions.
On Thursday 4 June, Hampshire CAMHS are hosting an information session focused on understanding the impact of trauma on a young person. The session will run from 9.30am to 4pm at the Irish Centre in Basingstoke (RG21 3DH). Book your space at https://hampshirecamhs.nhs.uk/events/trauma-june26/
Wishing lots of luck to all of the Year 6 students at our Cluster schools who are sitting their SATs exams this week. We know you'll do fantastically!
We're excited to be launching a brand new Breakfast Club scheme, a place to catch up and start your day in a calm environment. Do some arts or crafts, read a book or revise with some breakfast! Students can enjoy a free breakfast item (pancakes, waffles, fruits, cereals etc) from 7.50am to 8.25am on Thursday and Friday in the Canteen. Full details can be found in the letter sent via Edulink.
The latest edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about workshops in Performing Arts, QMC Superstars and our recent trip to Winchester University. Find it on the Edulink noticeboard or online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
Our Year 9 Drama students are delighted to be participating in a Creative Careers project delivered by Scratch Built Productions, where they will be working towards achieving a Bronze Arts Award (Level 1). Throughout the project, students will be taking part in numerous workshops, participating in Basingstoke Festival and supporting the opening of 'The Toy Hospital'. On Friday 1 May they participated in the first workshop, where they explored immersive theatre and puppetry. They had a fantastic time trying out the puppets and learning more about the work Becky and Nick do within their roles with Scratchbuilt Productions.
On Tuesday 12 May, Hampshire County Council are running a Discovery Day at Basingstoke Discovery Centre (RG21 7LS) between 2pm and 6pm, where families can learn more about the help and services available for young people with SEND. Families will have the chance to speak with professionals from key SEND services, receive general support and advice, and get access to early help, assessment pathways and inclusive activities. Find out more at www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/localoffer
Good luck to all of our Year 11 students sitting their GCSE exams over the coming weeks. Remember to take your time, stay calm and do your best. You've worked extremely hard to prepare and we know you'll do us proud! Don't forget Heads of Department have filmed revision videos for you – check Edulink!
This morning, our Horticulture students visited Cranbourne's allotment plot and planted some dahlia's and strawberries. Our shed is now fully equipped with tools and we have big plans for the plot! We're so excited to get stuck in and look forward to sharing future updates.
Students in Year 10 and 11 can now enjoy our brand new Tai Chi enrichment club after school on Tuesday. Known for improving balance, flexibility and co-ordination, tai chi is a martial arts skill which incorporates meditation. Why not give something new a go?