Cranbourne Catchment Area
Cranbourne is a community secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 987 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
987
Pupils
900
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Cranbourne Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Cranbourne are allocated by Hampshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Cranbourne — School Information
- Full address
- Wessex Close, Basingstoke, RG21 3NP
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116432
Other Secondary Schools in Basingstoke
If Cranbourne is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Basingstoke are the next closest alternatives.
The Vyne Community School Catchment Area
Community school · RG21 5PB
Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · RG22 6SR
The Costello School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG21 4AL
Everest Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG24 9UP
Brighton Hill Community School Catchment Area
Academy converter · RG22 4HS
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · RG22 6HA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cranbourne
Is Cranbourne oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cranbourne currently has 987 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cranbourne? ▾
Admission to Cranbourne is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Cranbourne cover? ▾
Cranbourne is a secondary school in Basingstoke, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Cranbourne? ▾
Cranbourne was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.