Crofton Anne Dale Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cuckoo Lane Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 3PH |
| Reference Number | 115967 |
Crofton Anne Dale Infant School has transitioned from its previous 'Outstanding' grade to a current assessment of 'Good'. This school, which has not been inspected for 14 years due to exemption laws, demonstrates a commitment to providing a kind and caring environment for its students. The school emphasizes a strong mental health support system where pupils are encouraged to share their feelings and receive help when needed. Despite the effective teaching of phonics and reading throughout the school, some areas require improvement, particularly in teachers' subject knowledge for foundation subjects and managing pupil behavior effectively in lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 203 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 42 | 43 | 85 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.1% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Supportive and caring school environment
- Effective phonics and reading instruction
- Strong mental health support for pupils
- Opportunities for pupil leadership and responsibility
- Engaging curriculum with a focus on important knowledge and skills
- Inclusive support for pupils with SEND
- Active participation in clubs and learning musical instruments
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent subject knowledge in foundation subjects among teachers
- Low-level disruption affecting learning in some lessons
- Insufficient adaptation of tasks for different pupil abilities
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 38 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH |
0 miles |
|
Crofton Hammond Infant School
Mancroft Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2DE |
0.25 miles |
|
Crofton Hammond Junior School
Mancroft Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2DE |
0.25 miles |
|
Peel Common Primary School
The Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0QD |
1.58 miles |
|
Ranvilles Junior School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.73 miles |
|
Ranvilles Infant School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.73 miles |
|
Woodcot Primary School
Tukes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0SG |
1.74 miles |
|
Heathfield Special School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.81 miles |
|
Holbrook Primary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.89 miles |
|
Wallisdean Junior School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HU |
1.95 miles |
|
Wallisdean Infant School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HT |
1.98 miles |
|
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DY |
2.05 miles |
|
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1ND |
2.07 miles |
|
Titchfield Primary School
Southampton Road, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4AU |
2.08 miles |
|
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Salisbury Terrace, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DL |
2.08 miles |
|
West Hill Park School
|
2.09 miles |
|
Redlands Primary School
Redlands Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UD |
2.15 miles |
|
Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road, Gosport, PO13 0UY |
2.22 miles |
|
Bedenham Primary School
Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0XT |
2.22 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RX |
2.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Baycroft School
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE |
0.65 miles |
|
Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
0.65 miles |
|
Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
0.66 miles |
|
St Francis Special School
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.87 miles |
|
Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
1.88 miles |
|
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.94 miles |
|
South Hampshire College Group
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
2.09 miles |
|
Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
2.42 miles |
|
The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH |
2.64 miles |
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All's Well
18 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AF |
2.86 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
2.88 miles |
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Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH |
3.24 miles |
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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
3.52 miles |
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Boundary Oak School
Roche Court, Fareham, PO17 5BL |
3.76 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
4 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
4.03 miles |
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King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
4.12 miles |
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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
4.26 miles |
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Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE |
4.95 miles |