Baycroft School
Baycroft School is a community special school in Fareham for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 193 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Baycroft School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection: April 2024.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gosport Road Stubbington Fareham Hampshire PO14 2AE |
| Phone | 01329664151 |
| Reference Number | 116617 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 68.39%
Girls: 31.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 25 | 10 | 35 |
| 8 | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| 9 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 10 | 29 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.9% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
Baycroft School continues to perform well as a good school, providing a nurturing and supportive environment for its pupils, many of whom have moderate learning difficulties. The high expectations set by staff, coupled with a well-structured and personalized curriculum, contribute to the positive outcomes and high qualifications achieved by students, successfully preparing them for their future education and careers. The school has emphasized the importance of fostering positive relationships, resulting in high levels of pupil happiness, safety, and attendance.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel well cared for and safe.
- High expectations for pupil learning.
- Well-designed and personalized curriculum.
- Strong focus on reading and literacy support.
- Excellent pupil behavior and attitudes.
- High-quality careers program supporting post-school success.
- Effective personal development programs.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment arrangements need refinement to provide precise information on pupil learning.
Destinations after GCSE's
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In 2024–25 pupils at Baycroft School attended 91.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 23.1% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% | 7.1% |
| Unauthorised absence | 2.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.6% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.0% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 1.5% of pupils at Baycroft School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 14.8 | 11.0 | 7.3 | 9.7 | 14.5 | 22.0 | 14.9 | 8.8 | 28.8 | 16.0 | 21.7 | 10.7 | 14.4 | 20.0 | 9.3 | 2.5 |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Baycroft School had 6.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 11.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 17.2% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 3.9% | 13.3% | 18.5% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.3% | 8.3% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 8.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 91.3% | 96.0% | 95.5% | 87.5% | 75.0% | 88.5% | 88.0% | 70.0% | 76.2% | – | 56.0% | 85.2% | 75.9% | 73.3% | 69.7% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 4.7 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 10.7 | 4.7 | 7.3 | – | 3.4 | 12.8 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 10.9 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Baycroft School had 193 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Moderate learning difficulty | 102 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 35 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 16 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 15 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 11 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 6 |
| Physical disability | 4 |
| Multi-sensory impairment | 2 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Baycroft School received £23,839 and spent £24,536 for each of its 193 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £612,000 (£3,173 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £57,000 | -£7,000 | £194,000 | £296,000 | £441,000 | £538,000 | £747,000 | £612,000 |
| per pupil | £326 | -£39 | £1,035 | £1,573 | £2,322 | £2,785 | £3,753 | £3,173 |
| In-year balance | £12,000 | -£64,000 | £201,000 | £102,000 | £145,000 | £96,000 | £209,000 | -£134,000 |
| per pupil | £67 | -£349 | £1,073 | £544 | £766 | £499 | £1,052 | -£697 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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Crofton Hammond Infant School
Mancroft Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2DE |
0.6 miles |
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Crofton Hammond Junior School
Mancroft Avenue, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2DE |
0.6 miles |
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Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH |
0.65 miles |
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Crofton Anne Dale Infant and Pre-School
Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH |
0.65 miles |
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Haven Early Years Centre
The Drive, Gosport, PO13 0QD |
0.92 miles |
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Peel Common Primary School
The Drive, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0QD |
0.94 miles |
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Woodcot Primary School
Tukes Avenue, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0SG |
1.21 miles |
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Holbrook Primary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.27 miles |
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Bedenham Primary School
Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0XT |
1.6 miles |
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Grange Junior School
Grange Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9RX |
1.64 miles |
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Grange Infant School
Franklin Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 9TS |
1.64 miles |
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Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School
Elmore Road, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DY |
1.66 miles |
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Rowner Infant School
Copse Lane, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0DH |
1.7 miles |
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Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Salisbury Terrace, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9DL |
1.71 miles |
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King's Academy Rowner
Tichborne Way, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0BN |
1.72 miles |
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Redlands Primary School
Redlands Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0UD |
1.86 miles |
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Wallisdean Junior School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HU |
1.88 miles |
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Ranvilles Junior School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.9 miles |
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Ranvilles Infant School
Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
1.9 miles |
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Wallisdean Infant School
Wallisdean Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1HT |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Crofton School
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT |
0.07 miles |
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Meoncross School
65 Burnt House Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2EF |
0.62 miles |
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Bridgemary School
Wych Lane, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, PO13 0JN |
1.31 miles |
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Fareham Academy
St Anne's Grove, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1JJ |
1.77 miles |
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St Francis Special School
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN |
2.03 miles |
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South Hampshire College Group
Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1NH |
2.04 miles |
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King's Academy Brune Park
Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU |
2.23 miles |
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Kingsgate School
239 West Street, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 0HZ |
2.27 miles |
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All's Well
18 High Street, Fareham, PO16 7AF |
2.57 miles |
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Cams Hill School
Shearwater Avenue, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 8AH |
2.83 miles |
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The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PH |
2.85 miles |
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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP |
3 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
3.36 miles |
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Boundary Oak School
Roche Court, Fareham, PO17 5BL |
3.62 miles |
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Portchester Community School
White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 9BD |
3.72 miles |
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Castle View Academy
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4QP |
4.49 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
4.59 miles |
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King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
4.64 miles |
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What is Baycroft School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Baycroft School is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
When was Baycroft School last inspected by Ofsted?
Baycroft School was last inspected in April 2024.
How many pupils does Baycroft School have?
Baycroft School has 193 pupils on roll.
What age range does Baycroft School cover?
Baycroft School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Baycroft School?
Baycroft School is at Gosport Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AE.