
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
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Before the half term break, some of our students assisted Kings Furlong Junior School with their sports day on Friday 22 May. We were blown away by their confidence in supporting the younger pupils and are so proud of the maturity they displayed throughout the event. We'll be helping out at more of our cluster schools in the coming weeks!
Don't forget Basingstoke College of Technology's Apprenticeship Fair will take place on 15 June! It's a great chance to learn more about apprenticeship opportunities on offer. More info below
Arts Month has arrived at Cranbourne! The first event takes place tomorrow (3 June), where 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. It's not too late to book a last minute ticket – visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
We want to say a huge congratulations to Cranbourne students Demi W and Olivia G for their recent achievements in Florida with their cheer team, Weapon X. Their first competition was the prestigious Summit Championships, held at the world-renowned ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Qualifying for The Summit is a truly outstanding achievement in itself, but the team rose to the occasion with a phenomenal performance, earning the title of Bronze Champions! They then went on to compete at the Nfinity Finals. You may remember last year they took home first place with the highest scoring routine of the day and we're ecstatic to share they were once again crowned Division Champions for the second consecutive year! The team also successfully defended their title as Ultimate Grand Champions, capping off an unforgettable trip! Achieving podium finishes at such high-calibre competitions is a true reflection of their continuous hard work, determination and talent. The Cranbourne Community is in awe of the dedication, commitment and perseverance you show towards your sport. Demi and Olivia, we hope you are very proud of all you have achieved, we can't wait to see what happens next year!
The issue affecting ParentPay has now been resolved and is working as normal. Thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with this yesterday.
Tai Chi club is now open to Year 9 and 10! Join Ms Ahluwalia after school on Tuesday in the Gym. 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?
We are aware of an issue affecting ParentPay and are working hard to rectify this. If you urgently need to add money to your child's catering account, please ring through direct to Finance by calling 01256 868600 and pressing option 4. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this. We will update you when the issue has been fixed.
Sport in Mind provide free sport and physical activity opportunities for young people to help build confidence and self-esteem, meet new people and support low mood and other mental health challenges. Sessions run every Wednesday between 4 to 5pm at Everest Community Academy, starting on 4 June. More information at https://www.sportinmind.org/Event/youth-sport-games-in-basingstoke
The Cranbourne Food Pantry will remain open as normal during half term. On Thursday 28 May between 11.15am and 12.15pm we will open our doors to members of our Cranbourne Community to collect what they need – no questions asked.
Our annual Summer Concert returns on Wednesday 17 June as part of Arts Month. The sign-up sheet will be in M block when we return after half term - come and show off your talent! Pay what you can tickets are available to book at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranbourne-school
In case you missed it, the latest edition of the Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about our new Student Leadership Team, Arts Month and news from the PE Department. Read it on the Edulink noticeboard or online at www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
We hope you all enjoy a well-deserved rest over the half term and we look forward to welcoming you back to Cranbourne on Monday 1 June. We've got a jampacked calendar of events planned including Arts Month, Day of Sport and lots of trips! If you are concerned about a child throughout the half term, 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, we have lots of online resources listed on our website: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/the-lighthouse
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 Poppy and Kyle as our 2026/27 Head Students. Taking on the role as Head of Community is Amanda, Head of Creativity goes to Sam M, Head of Care will be Brody and Head of Challenge will be led by Demi. Our Senior Students will champion our Cranbourne Values throughout our school community. Wali-Ahmad, Declan, Merryn, Sochima, Bethan and Isla will support our Senior Leadership Team as Senior Prefects. 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!
Here are our Role Model Students for the week commencing 18.05.26. Well done for all of your hard work and representing our Cranbourne values in every aspect of school life. Your certificates will be given to you in PDL.
Over the half term, there are a selection of Year 11 revision sessions taking place to help maximise our student's chances of achieving the best possible grades in their GCSE exams. Full information can be found on Edulink.