
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
Don't forget that Cranbourne will close early on Wednesday 9 September to allow staff to prepare for our Open Evening. Students will be dismissed at lunch time (12.50pm) on this day.
Join Performing Arts Club! This year's production is Matilda Jr, with performances taking place in April 2027. After school on Tuesday 8 September, Mr Juliff, Mrs Vaughan and Mx Philo are hosting an information session for students to find out more about the production, Performing Arts Club and when auditions will take place. Auditions are open to all – why not give something new a go this year?
We're looking forward to welcoming families to Cranbourne for our Open Evening on Wednesday 9 September from 5pm to 8pm. We'd like to remind visitors that parking on site is extremely limited due to the construction work that has begun for our new school building. We advise families to walk or use public transport where possible. At Cranbourne, our community is very important to us and we ask visitors to be respectful of our neighbours in the surrounding roads when parking. Cars should not be blocking driveways, garages or junctions and engines should always be switched off while waiting. Thank you for your patience and cooperation and we look forward to showing you what life at Cranbourne is all about! RSVP to our event here: https://fb.me/e/cC6FzDYRA
As we start the new school year, please remember to you label your child's school uniform, PE kits, coats, water bottles and bags with their full name. Last year, we had an abundance of lost property items handed in that we were unable to return to their owners. We have fabric pens in Reception that can be used if needed. Lost property items will be held in Reception for 2 weeks only, before being donated to our second-hand uniform shop.
Year 7 Cranbourne students can enjoy a jump session at Atmosphere Trampoline Park Basingstoke on Thursday 10 September between 5pm and 6pm. A fantastic way to get to know your new classmates and celebrate your first week at Cranbourne! Full details below
We're looking forward to welcoming students back to school for a new academic year on Wednesday 2 September. Year 7 will start at 8.30am, with Years 8 to 11 joining them from breaktime at 10:50am. Students will go straight into their tutor groups for Period 3 and 4, before attending their timetabled lessons for the remainder of the day. The final Countdown to Cranbourne has been emailed to parents and carers of our new Year 7 students, and contains detailed information for their first day at Cranbourne. They can also be viewed on our website at: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/admissions
Come and get a feel for what life at Cranbourne is all about! Our Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 9 September from 5pm. Tour the school, see our departments in action and learn more about our House System. We'd love to welcome you to the Cranbourne Community! Headteacher talks with Miss Conlon will take place at 5:30pm, 6.15pm and 7pm. These are first come, first served and we cannot guarantee entry. We will also be offering Open Morning sessions on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September. Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance by emailing s.owen@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk
Congratulations to our Year 11 students who have achieved excellent GCSE Results today. All the months of dedication, determination and hard work have well and truly paid off! Today is a celebration for the entire Cranbourne Community. Among our top performers were Fatma C (9999999998, Distinction), Lauren B (99999987, Merit), Prapti S (998888887, Distinction*) and Adeola O (988877776). We're so proud of everything our students have achieved and wish them the very best of luck in the next step of their journeys. We know you'll continue to strive for excellence in everything you do! : Basingstoke Gazette
GCSE Results Day will take place on Thursday 20 August. Year 11 students can collect their results from the Main Hall between 10am and 11am. Students wishing for a relative to collect results on their behalf must send a signed letter of authorisation and ID with the collector. Results will not be given over the phone under any circumstances. Any results not collected or posted will be retained in school for collection at the start of the new term. We know the days leading up to Results Day can be a stressful time. If you're feeling anxious or stressed, please speak to someone – whether it's a parent, friend or trusted adult, you don't have to face it alone. Whatever happens, the Cranbourne Community is so proud of the way you conducted yourselves throughout exam season and the immense dedication you showed to your studies. We'll be here to celebrate with you on Thursday. BBC Bitesize have put together a helpful guide for parents and carers supporting their children with GCSE Results Day stress: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2ww3qt#zvssqyc
Come and get a feel for what life at Cranbourne is all about! Our Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 9 September from 5pm. Tour the school, see our departments in action and learn more about our House System. We'd love to welcome you to the Cranbourne Community! Headteacher talks with Miss Conlon will take place at 5:30pm, 6.15pm and 7pm. These are first come, first served and we cannot guarantee entry. We will also be offering Open Morning sessions on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September. Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance by emailing s.owen@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk
A reminder that the Cranbourne Food Pantry is open as normal throughout the summer holidays. Every Thursday between 11.15am and midday, our doors will be open for parents and carers in our community to collect fresh produce, bakery items, canned good, toiletries and more – no questions asked.
Our free second-hand uniform shop will be open to parents and carers on Thursday 6 and 13 August from midday until 1pm. For more information, please contact Kathy Gare on k.gare@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk
A reminder that the Cranbourne Food Pantry is open as normal throughout the summer holidays. Every Thursday between 11.15am and midday, our doors will be open for parents and carers in our community to collect fresh produce, bakery items, canned good, toiletries and more – no questions asked.
Come and get a feel for what life at Cranbourne is all about! Our Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 9 September from 5pm. Tour the school, see our departments in action and learn more about our House System. We'd love to welcome you to the Cranbourne Community! Headteacher talks with Miss Conlon will take place at 5:30pm, 6.15pm and 7pm. These are first come, first served and we cannot guarantee entry. We will also be offering Open Morning sessions on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September. Places are extremely limited and must be booked in advance by emailing s.owen@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk
As part of their Cranbourne Aspire Diploma, Year 9 students have been delivering sessions to primary students in our local cluster schools. On Wednesday 1 July, one group went to Castle Hill Infants School to run the Fitness Café, where they taught the younger children about healthy lifestyles. They discussed nutrition, how to eat healthily and about ways to exercise. Our students then led the primary children through an exciting obstacle course, encouraging them to get involved and get their blood pumping. CAD combines classroom based activities and outdoor activities designed to push students out of their comfort zone, take initiative and develop leadership. We're so proud of how confidently our students delivered these sessions throughout the year and behaved as fabulous ambassadors for our school.