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Cranbourne
Wessex Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 3NP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.0 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 20%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous curriculum. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a satisfactory level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.7 | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.8%
White Other7.9%
Black African5.8%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Indian4.1%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.25547, -1.09989 · RG21 3NP
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116432
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cranbourne rated by Ofsted?
Cranbourne was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2021.
Is Cranbourne a good school?
Cranbourne scores 49.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cranbourne in GCSEs?
Cranbourne achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.7. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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