Located in Fareham, Crofton Hammond Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. 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 Hammond Infant School currently has around 164 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 11.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.5%).
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: | Mancroft Avenue, Fareham, PO14 2DE |
| Website: | www.croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01329663733 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sian Hosmer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116009 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 164 |
| Number of Boys: | 84 |
| Number of Girls: | 80 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.50% | 150 |
| Other White | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 2 |
| African | 1.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Hammond Infant School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Hammond Junior School Mancroft Avenue , Stubbington PO14 2DE | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Anne Dale Infant School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Anne Dale Junior School Cuckoo Lane , Stubbington PO14 3PH | 3out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit The Drive , PO13 0QD | - not rated | 2,666 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 | 1,126 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton School Marks Road , Stubbington PO14 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baycroft School Gosport Road , Stubbington PO14 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meoncross School 65 Burnt House Lane , Fareham PO14 2EF | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's School 13 MILVIL Road , PO13 9LU | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.