Crofton Hammond Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mancroft Avenue Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2DE |
| Reference Number | 116009 |
Crofton Hammond Infant School is performing well overall, achieving a good rating across most domains, with outstanding marks in leadership and management and early years provision. This inspection marks the first routine assessment since its last outstanding grading 14 years ago, following a period of exemption from regular inspections. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to nurturing pupils' confidence and curiosity, benefitting from a supportive community where both pupils and parents feel valued and safe.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 164 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.22%
Girls: 48.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
| 2 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.5% |
| White, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at the school.
- Strong emphasis on building confidence, curiosity, and resilience.
- Highly effective early years provision providing an ambitious and well-designed curriculum.
- Inclusive support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Positive and respectful behaviours among pupils.
- Well-managed additional support for disadvantaged pupils to aid catch-up.
- Strong leadership and commitment to staff welfare and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in the curriculum for some foundation subjects.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Crofton Hammond Junior School
Mancroft Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2DE |
0 miles |
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Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH |
0.25 miles |
|
Crofton Anne Dale Infant School
Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH |
0.25 miles |
|
Peel Common Primary School
The Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0QD |
1.54 miles |
|
Woodcot Primary School
Tukes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0SG |
1.79 miles |
|
Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DY |
1.82 miles |
|
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Salisbury Terrace, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DL |
1.84 miles |
|
Holbrook Primary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.88 miles |
|
Ranvilles Junior School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.98 miles |
|
Ranvilles Infant School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.98 miles |
|
Heathfield Special School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.05 miles |
|
Grange Junior School
Grange Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RX |
2.12 miles |
|
Grange Infant School
Franklin Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9TS |
2.12 miles |
|
Wallisdean Junior School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HU |
2.15 miles |
|
Wallisdean Infant School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HT |
2.19 miles |
|
Bedenham Primary School
Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0XT |
2.21 miles |
|
Haven Early Years Centre
Harris Road, Gosport, PO13 0UY |
2.21 miles |
|
Rowner Infant School
Copse Lane, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0DH |
2.26 miles |
|
King's Academy Rowner
Tichborne Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0BN |
2.29 miles |
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St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1ND |
2.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Baycroft School
Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE |
0.6 miles |
|
Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
0.64 miles |
|
Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
0.82 miles |
|
Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.91 miles |
|
Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
2.08 miles |
|
St Francis Special School
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.11 miles |
|
South Hampshire College Group
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
2.3 miles |
|
Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
2.61 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
2.76 miles |
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The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH |
2.89 miles |
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All's Well
18 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AF |
3.01 miles |
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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
3.31 miles |
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Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH |
3.35 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
3.86 miles |
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Boundary Oak School
Roche Court, Fareham, PO17 5BL |
3.96 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
4.25 miles |
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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
4.31 miles |
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King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
4.34 miles |