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.
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.
I am proud to be a member of the Cranbourne Community. Being a part of our students' educational journey is so special.
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We're giving 20 House Points to students who try out a new PE club this half term. There's lots on offer – why not give something new a go?
Is your child interested in completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award? The Old Basing Open D of E Award Centre are hosting an open evening on 23 June at The Beddington Centre (Rg24 7DH) at 8pm. For more information on the event, email oldbasing.dofe@btinternet.com or call 01256 470583. Find out more about the D of E award at
With the end of the academic year fast approaching, Year 10 students will be starting to consider options for the next steps in their educational journey as they prepare to enter to their final year at Cranbourne. Peter Symonds Sixth Form College will be holding Open Evenings for their 2026 cohort on Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 July. Learn more about what courses are on offer, explore the campus and have the opportunity to speak to current students about what it is like to study there. Book your place now at https://psc.ac.uk/open
Our Summer Concert will take place on Wednesday 18 June, kicking off the start of our Performing Arts Month. Students wishing to participate should add their name to the sign up sheet in M block, or speak to Mx Philo. Tickets can be purchased now at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
We've listened to student feedback and you'll now find a worry box in every PDL room and the Compass. Our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors will collect the worries every week and offer their advice via our weekly pastoral powerpoint. Please remember, any incidents of bullying must still be reported to CPP and not placed in the worry box.
We are delighted to introduce you to our new Student Leadership team who will begin their roles in September. The votes have been counted and Cranbourne has elected Kwasi and Izzy as our 2025/26 Head Students. Taking on the role as Head of Community is Lily S, Head of Creativity goes to Amalie, Head of Care will be Jess D and Head of Challenge will be led by Victory. Our Senior Students will champion our Cranbourne Values throughout our school community. Senior Prefects Fatma and Calvyn will support our Student Leadership team. Congratulations to you all, we're very proud of how much hard work and effort you put into your fantastic campaigns and speeches. We can't wait to see you thrive in your new roles!
On Friday 23 May, some of our students supported the King's Furlong Junior School Sports Day. They did a fantastic job at representing Cranbourne and we're very proud of how they supported the younger students throughout the day. We'll be helping out at other events at our cluster schools throughout this half term!
Congratulations to Year 8 student Emma who had fantastic success at her most recent athletics competition before the half term. Emma placed 6th out of 18 and achieved 3 personal bests in Hurdles (12.9), Shotputt (6.24m) and 800m (2.44.8). Well done Emma, keep it up!
We've got a jam-packed showcase of events planned for Performing Arts Month! For all of our performances, we are offering a pay what you can policy to ensure every member of our Cranbourne Community is able to access performances. Book your tickets today at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
The Cranbourne Food Pantry will be open as normal throughout the half term. Remember our times have recently changed – it will be open between 11.15am and 12.15pm every Thursday.
It's been another busy half term at Cranbourne with lots of exciting school trips and GCSE exams! We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved rest and we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 2 June. If you are concerned about a child throughout the week, please contact: Hampshire Children's Services – 0300 555 1384 Hampshire Specialist CAMHS – 0300 304 2198 If they are at immediate risk or harm, call 999 If you are a student in need of support: NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 Childline - 0800 11 11 Visit the Lighthouse page of our website for links to lots of resources: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/the-lighthouse
This morning, our Spanish trip visited Poble Espanyol de Barcelona. Today's itinerary includes exploring the cultural aspects of Spain with a glass design workshop, churros, tapas and flamenco dancing!
Yesterday, students on our Spanish trip spent the day on a catamaran and banana boat in the sea, before trying their hand at paddleboarding. They had an excellent time and certainly slept well after the day's activities!
Year 10 mock exams will begin on Wednesday 18 June. They are an opportunity for us to gain insight into students' current understanding and to identify gaps in their knowledge. The exam timetable and further information can be found on our website: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/exams
Year 11 Prom is only a few weeks away – have you got your ticket? Don't forget to purchase it via ParentPay for £15. We have a number of prom dresses and suits that have been donated to us available to hire for a deposit of £10. Mrs Ryan and Mrs Gare will be in school on Thursday 29 May between midday and 1pm for any students who wish to view the items and try anything on.