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Crofton School

Academy converter · Fareham · PO14 2AT

Ages 11–16 · 1,112 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

46.2

Overall absence

9.0%

Admissions demand

1.24 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.15
−20+2
Attainment 846.2
English & maths grade 5+45%
English & maths grade 4+68%
EBacc entry20%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.3%
Unauthorised2.0%
Authorised absence
7.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,134

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.24 · Competitive

1st preferences

261

Places offered

210

1st-preference offers

207

Total preferences (any rank)
455
Preferred offers (top 3)
210
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

1,112 pupils · 1,083 places

Pupils on roll
1,112
Boys / girls
555 / 557
School capacity
1,083
Capacity fill
1,112 / 1,083 (103%)
Free school meals
17.4%
FSM pupils
193
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Academy trust
HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Sponsor
HISP Multi Academy Trust Ltd
Headteacher
Mr Mark Palmer

Location

Address
Marks Road, Stubbington
Postcode
PO14 2AT
Town
Fareham
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Fareham
Constituency
Gosport
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Fareham, Hampshire, 1,112 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.4%. 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

  • 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

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Palmer
Telephone
01329664251
Website
http://www.croftonschool.co.uk

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