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Crofton Hammond Infant School

Fareham, PO14 2DEPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Crofton Hammond Infant School

If you're a parent in Fareham weighing up infant schools, the numbers at Crofton Hammond Infant School tell a clear story. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 98 applications for just 45 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. That means more than two families applied for every spot, and all 42 first-preference applicants were offered a place, suggesting strong local demand and a good fit for those who put it top of their list. The school is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, with 164 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, so it's running close to full. While there's no parent view data available to back up a recommendation percentage, the oversubscription figures alone signal that Crofton Hammond is a popular choice among Fareham families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMancroft Avenue, Fareham, Fareham, PO14 2DE
HeadteacherSian Hosmer
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils164
Free School Meals (FSM)11.0%
School Capacity164 / 180 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 29 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

DanceFootballGymnasticsNetballCross CountryCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubGardeningBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: croftonhammond-inf.hants.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crofton Hammond Infant School

Crofton Hammond Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.