Cranbourne
Basingstoke, RG21 3NP · Hampshire · secondary school
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50th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 867 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.49 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.9 · 20 | 30% | 0.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranbourne overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.13, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join PE Club and Enrichment Club, and an after-school club is available. Trips include visits to Salisbury Cathedral, the West End, the Lush Factory, a ski trip, and New York City.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,088 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are below the national progress benchmark? How does the new Ofsted grading framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Cranbourne
Overview
Cranbourne provides a high-quality education where pupils feel "happy and safe" and are well prepared for their future. The school’s personal development programme is of "high quality," and pupils achieve outcomes broadly close to national averages. However, attendance remains below national expectations, and assessment practices require greater consistency across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The personal, social and health education curriculum enables pupils to "learn beyond what is expected" and build a "detailed body of knowledge."
- Vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs, are "supported well" with effective pastoral care and adapted teaching.
- Teachers possess the "specialist knowledge" needed to deliver clear explanations, helping pupils access complex concepts successfully.
- Pupils develop a "deep understanding of difference" and are well prepared for life in modern Britain through age-appropriate relationships and sex education.
- Leaders effectively use pupil premium funding to improve the education and wider development of disadvantaged pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must implement their attendance strategy fully to secure "high attendance," particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Teachers need to use assessment "consistently well" across the school to check understanding and inform next steps for learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.8 |
| 2024/25 | 42.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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