Cranbourne vs Queen Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 866 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cranbourne
Basingstoke · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,088 students
Queen Mary's College
Basingstoke · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
0 students
| Measure | Cranbourne Basingstoke, South East | Queen Mary's College Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #378 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2248 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 1,088 | 0 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,088 | 0 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.9 |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/ | www.qmc.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Cranbourne is a local authority school while Queen Mary's College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cranbourne better than Queen Mary's College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cranbourne and Queen Mary's College?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cranbourne: 1,088. Queen Mary's College: 0. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cranbourne and Queen Mary's College rank in South East?
Cranbourne is 378th of 679 and Queen Mary's College is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).