
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
Join us on Wednesday 14 October for the Cranbourne Has Talent Final 2026! We've got a fantastic line up and it's sure to be a night of incredible performances, amazing talent and unforgettable entertainment. Congratulations to Leala, Berat Emil, Sabrina, Rhoda, Lily, Olivia and Lydia. To keep the Arts accessible for all, the Performing Arts Department operate a pay what you can system, however the suggested donation price is set at £5 a ticket. All proceeds go directly back to funding the Arts at Cranbourne and will support our upcoming production of Matilda Jr. Secure your ticket at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
On Tuesday 29 September we were excited to host a Groundbreaking Ceremony to commemorate the start of construction work for our new school site. Representatives from Department for Education, Hampshire County Council and GRAHAM Group came together with Cranbourne staff to reflect on the process so far. We were also honoured to be joined by students at two points in their Cranbourne journey: Year 11 Student Leaders Sam and Amanda and Year 7 students Lexi-Mai and Georgia. They represent our past and our future and remind us that every decision we make must be in the best interests of our young people. This project has been three years in the making and to finally see those plans becoming reality is a proud and hopeful moment. This is a school for our students, their families and for the wider community that supports us.
If your child is unwell and will be absent from school, parents and carers must report this to us as early as possible, letting us know the reason and the expected return date. You can do this by emailing student.absence@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk or calling your CPP. More information at https://www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/student-absence
Basingstoke College of Technology are hosting several open events in the coming weeks for families starting to think about Post-16 options. Join them on Monday 12 October from 4.30pm to 7pm to find out more about the courses they offer and the various opportunities available. Register for a place at www.bcot.ac.uk/opendays
We're delighted to once again be supporting Rotary Basingstoke Deane with their Christmas Shoebox Appeal! This year we're asking each of our tutor groups to collectively make up one or two boxes. Tutor groups will decide on the age range and gender for their box's recipient and work out a plan for which items they want to include – these must be for education, health or hygiene purposes. Our Student Leadership Team are happy to answer any questions students may have. Items must be brought into school by Friday 9 October.
Are you passionate about your job and the industry you work in? We're looking for businesses and employers to engage with our students at our annual Careers Fair on Wednesday 21 October. We've listened to student feedback and are looking to expand the range of industries in attendance this year. If you're interested in helping to shape a young person's future, please get in touch with Mrs Pope at a.pope@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk
We're delighted to announce the cast list for our upcoming production of Matilda Jr! Our Performing Arts Department were absolutely blown away by the number of students who braved auditions this year and are so proud of every student for giving it their very best shot. We can't wait to get started with rehearsals – keep your eyes peeled for when tickets go on sale!
Sparsholt College have lots of open events for families to visit the campus and learn more about what opportunities are on offer to students beginning to think about their next steps. Find out more and book a place at www.sparsholt.ac.uk
Is your child interested in pursuing a career in music performance? The Hampshire Specialist Music Course is designed for students wanting to combine A-Level Music with extra training in performance skills. On Monday 28 September, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College are hosting their HSMC Open Evening, which is a chance to find out more about the course, explore the Russell Music Centre and speak to current students about their experience so far. Find out more at https://psc.ac.uk/study/course/hsmc
Our annual Cultural Diversity Evening will take place on Friday 16 October between 5pm and 7.30pm. The evening is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate inclusion and showcase the range of cultures we have here in our Cranbourne Community. Everyone is welcome – we'd love to see as many people there as possible! Speak to Mr Ndlovu for more information.
The first edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up 2026/27 is out now! Read all about Open Evening, upcoming events and an update from the Performing Arts Department. Find it on the Edulink noticeboard or on our website: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
The Basingstoke Open DofE Centre are looking for students from Years 9 to 11 to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh Award! They are hosting an open evening at Cranbourne on Thursday 24 September at 8pm. Find out more by emailing basingstokedofe@gmail.com
Starting to think about life after Cranbourne? Queen Mary's College, North Hampshire are hosting Open Evenings on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September. Tour the campus, learn more about the courses on offer and meet current students. Learn more and book your place at www.qmc.ac.uk/open-events
Is your child looking for a new extra-curricular activity outside of Cranbourne? Hatch Warren Tigers Netball Club are running taster sessions for students in Year 7 and Year 9. Sessions will take place at Brighton Hill Community School from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. More information at www.hwtnetballclub.com Year 7 – Thursday 24 September Year 9 – Thursday 1 October