Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, based in Fareham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School currently has around 375 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.7% boys and 53.3% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Cuckoo Lane, Fareham, PO14 3PH |
| Website: | http://www.croftonannedale-jun.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01329662087 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lorraine Phillips |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115880 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 384 |
| Number of Pupils: | 375 |
| Number of Boys: | 175 |
| Number of Girls: | 200 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.70% | 340 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Anne Dale Infant School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Anne Dale Junior School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Hammond Infant School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE | 2out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit The Drive , PO13 0QD | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Head Pre-Preparatory School 51 Crofton Lane , Hill Head PO14 3LW | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Fareham PO14 2EF | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU | - not rated | 2,533 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.