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ClosedSecondaryURN 116498

Crofton School

Foundation school · Fareham · PO14 2AT

Ages 11–16 · 1,092 pupils · Hampshire

Overall absence

7.9%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.4%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,117

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill101%

1,092 pupils · 1,083 places

Pupils on roll
1,092
Boys / girls
541 / 551
School capacity
1,083
Capacity fill
1,092 / 1,083 (101%)
Free school meals
13%
FSM pupils
142
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Simon Harrison

Location

Address
Marks Road, Stubbington
Postcode
PO14 2AT
Town
Fareham
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Fareham
Constituency
Gosport
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Fareham, Hampshire, 1,092 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Fareham
40
Secondary schools in Fareham
5
Academies among open schools in Fareham
13% (5)
Open schools in PO14
20
Secondary in PO14
2
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in FarehamNear PO14

  • Crofton School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Fareham · PO14 2AT · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.2
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence9.0%

    0.0 miles away

  • Bridgemary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Gosport · PO13 0JN · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.7
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+18%
    • Absence10.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • Fareham Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Fareham · PO14 1JJ · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.5
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence11.3%

    1.7 miles away

  • King's Academy Brune Park

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Gosport · PO12 3BU · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Absence12.0%
    • FSM36.2%

    2.2 miles away

  • Cams Hill School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Fareham · PO16 8AH · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.7
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence7.5%

    2.8 miles away

  • The Henry Cort Community College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Secondary

    Fareham · PO15 6PH · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.4
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence8.7%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Simon Harrison

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