School Compass

Cranbourne

Basingstoke · Hampshire · RG21 3NP. secondary · Community school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Published snapshot

Figures come from the same Hampshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.

Ofsted overall
Good
KS2 RWM expected
—
Attainment 8
42.7
English & maths 9–4
59%

Ofsted publication date: 22/09/2021. Open Ofsted report

Common questions

Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.

What is Cranbourne's Ofsted rating?

Cranbourne has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 22/09/2021). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Cranbourne's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 42.7. English and maths 9–4: 59%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Cranbourne?

Cranbourne is in Basingstoke (RG21 3NP), Hampshire. URN 116432.

How do I compare Cranbourne with nearby schools?

Open School Compass with Cranbourne shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.

Inspection excerpt

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Pupils feel happy and safe at Cranbourne school. Where pupils need support they know where to go to get it. They typically receive the right support that they need. The opportunities pupils receive, both academically and beyond the subject curriculum, prepare them well for their

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From the school's website

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Ethos & values

At Cranbourne each of these values are reinforced daily in the following ways: Democracy Students have a say in school life through mock elections, the student council, as British values ambassadors and being involved in the selection process of a head boy, head girl and prefects.

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Cranbourne
URN: 116432
Local authority: Hampshire
Town: Basingstoke
Postcode: RG21 3NP
Ofsted overall: Good (22/09/2021)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-15
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/116432/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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