Cranbourne, Basingstoke
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cranbourne provides pupils with a well-structured, ambitious curriculum delivered by subject specialists. The school excels at personal development, offering excellent pastoral support, a wide range of clubs and trips, and clear career pathways. Pupils feel they are part of the 'Cranbourne family' and behavior is consistently good across the school.
Key Strengths
- High-quality personal development and wellbeing program taught by specialist teachers
- Pupils behave well with rare disruption to learning
- Wide range of clubs, trips and leadership opportunities that build confidence
- Good support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Strong careers guidance with links to businesses and further education providers
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attendance is below national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Teachers do not use assessment consistently across the curriculum to check understanding and plan next steps
- Some pupils do not build knowledge securely when assessment is not used effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, performing arts, computer gaming, gardening, knitting, school council, green leaders, young interpreters, local trips, theatre visits, skiing trips abroad
Cranbourne is a school where pupils feel happy and safe, with strong personal development opportunities and good behavior. However, pupil attendance remains below national averages and needs to be a priority for improvement.
At a Glance
27.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
38
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
121%
Over capacity
1,088 pupils
900 capacity
188 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Basingstoke
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Basingstoke
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.54135%
Overall absence
24.01537%
Persistent absence
1,041
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cranbourne
Kings Furlong Junior School
Kings Furlong Infant School and Nursery
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Fairfields Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Park View Primary School
Rucstall Primary School
Manor Field Junior School
Manor Field Infant School
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