
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
Last night (Wednesday 14 October) we hosted our annual Cranbourne Has Talent Final and what an incredible show it was! Our seven finalists took to the stage with unwavering confidence, many of them first-time performers, and we were truly blown away by how fantastic they all were. With so many sensational performances, the vote was incredibly close but the audience awarded the 2026 crown to Olivia D for her beautiful rendition of Adele's 'Love in the Dark'. In second place, Leala impressed us with a graceful lyrical routine and Lily scored third place after delighting us with another incredible original composition. Congratulations to all of our finalists and a big thank you to Mrs Simpson, Mrs Vaughan, Mx Philo and Mr Juliff for all the hard work that went into putting on such a spectacular show. We can't wait to do it all again next year!
At Cranbourne, our local community is extremely important to us and we'd be grateful if parents and carers could remind students the importance of respecting our neighbours. We expect our students to travel to and from school politely and respectfully and follow staff instructions at all times. Antisocial behaviour in public areas is not acceptable and we will work with our local community to resolve any incidents. Parents and carers who drive children to school rather than walking, cycling or using public transport should avoid parking on double yellow lines, across dropped kerbs, in residents' driveways or in any place that obstructs pavements, the school gates or sightlines. Parking in private business car parks such as the King of Wessex is not permitted and you must find a safe, legal place to park so children can get out of vehicles safely. 📲Full details can be found in the 'Community Reminders and Responsibility' letter on the Edulink noticeboard. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe.
Year 11 Mock Examinations will begin on Monday 9 November and the timetable can now be viewed on Edulink. Mocks give us important information regarding students' current understanding as well as identifying any gaps in their knowledge. Students should ensure they read the Mock Exam Information Booklet on Edulink so they have a good understanding of the expectations and rules in place.
On Tuesday 20 October, Basingstoke Town Football Club are hosting an Open Evening at Winklebury Football Complex from 5.30pm for Year 11 students interested in pursuing a career in sport. The evening is an opportunity to learn more about the programme and what it can lead to. 📲Find out more at https://btfc.co.uk/
Tonight's the night! We can't wait for our Cranbourne Has Talent finalists to take to the stage and wow us all with their performances. We'll have ice creams on sale during the interval, with all proceeds going towards our upcoming production of Matilda Jr. Please note we have a £5 minimum card charge, so please bring cash for smaller purchases. 📲It's not too late to secure a last minute ticket – visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
School Photographers Cardwell and Simons will be visiting Cranbourne on Tuesday 20 October to take photos of all students for our school record system. Please ensure your child comes to school on this day wearing full, smart uniform. Photographs can be purchased and will be delivered in time for Christmas. Students will bring home their proof cards and information in how to do this. Sibling photographs can also be requested. 📲Full information including the schedule for the day can be found on the Edulink Noticeboard.
Don't forget our annual Cultural Diversity Evening is taking place this Friday (16 October) between 5pm and 7.30pm. It's going to be a fantastic evening filled with musical performances, sensational dances and impressive spoken word poetry readings. It's a chance to learn more about each culture that makes up our Cranbourne Community and celebrate what makes us who we are. Everyone is welcome – any students wishing to perform, please speak to Mr Ndlovu.
We want to improve how we share information about the careers programme at Cranbourne, and your feedback is invaluable to help us shape this. The Careers & Enterprise Company has created a quick parent/carer questionnaire to understand what families find most useful. It only takes a few minutes and will support us in keeping you better informed throughout the year. 📲Visit https://www.cecparentcarer.co.uk/5761a99b-94fd-4060-aa88-75523ad0465b
On Wednesday 28 October, Sparsholt College are hosting their Post-16 Open Training Football Session for Year 11 students wishing to attend Sparsholt Sport & Football Academy. The event includes an academic presentation, the chance to learn more about the educational courses on offer and an opportunity to attend a training session. 📲Find out more about the academy here: https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/sparsholt-football-academy/
We're pleased to launch our new ParentPay shop, where families can purchase items such as revision guides, phone pouches, toolkits and ties. There is no need to log into your ParentPay account and the link can be shared. Any items purchased through the shop will be delivered to students during the school day. Families should continue to use ParentPay in the normal way to top up lunch money and make payment for trips. If your child is in Year 10, their personalised revision guide list will be sent out before the half term. 📲You can visit the shop at https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Uniform/Default.aspx?shopid=21543
The School Immunisation Service will be at Cranbourne on Friday 13 November to administer the Flu Vaccine to eligible students. 📲Parents and carers will need to complete the e-consent form by 9am on Wednesday 11 November: https://www.hiowhealthcareimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/Flu?schoolcode=SH116432 👉More information on the flu vaccination here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
On Thursday 7 and Friday 8 January we'll be taking Year 7 students to Salisbury Cathedral to enrich their History and Religious Studies curriculum. Payment is now live on ParentPay. 📲A letter with full details can be found on the Edulink noticeboard.
Here are our Role Model Students for the week commencing 05.10.26. Well done for all of your hard work and representing our Cranbourne values in every aspect of school life. A special mention to Year 7 student John Boy who has been nominated by three different members of staff for your efforts over the last few weeks. You're making an excellent start to secondary school life, keep it up! Certificates will be delivered during PDL next week.
The latest edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about upcoming events, updates from the Performing Arts Department and a message from our Chair of Governors. 📲Find it on the Edulink Noticeboard or online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
On Friday 1 October, our Student Leadership Team took part in the Young Leaders Training Day at Queen Mary's College, North Hampshire, where they developed key skills in leadership, teamwork and communication. Students worked collaboratively on a series of leadership challenges including a high-pressure 'Response to Crisis' activity, where they were tasked with leading an effective response to an alien invasion. The exercise challenged students to communicate clearly, make decisions under pressure and work together to solve complex problems. Our students had a fantastic time and returned to us much more confident and ready to lead our community. A big thank you to QMC for hosting such a valuable event for our students.