Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School

About Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School

Crookham Church of England Aided Infant School is a small, mixed primary for children aged 4 to 7, currently teaching 145 pupils against a capacity of 180. That leaves a fair amount of physical room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 164 applications for just 58 total places, with 62 families putting it as their first preference. All 58 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.83 applicants per place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.9%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. The school is a Church of England aided school in Hart, Hampshire, and is led by headteacher Hannah Inglis. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2024, confirmed that the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections.

Academically, Crookham Infant School has a solid foundation. In its most recent graded inspection back in February 2014, Ofsted rated the school Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The early years provision at that time was also Good. Because this is an infant school (Reception to Year 2), there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to report, so direct comparisons with the Hampshire local authority average of 61% achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at KS2 aren't applicable here. However, the school's Good Ofsted rating places it among the majority of Hampshire's 425 primary-phase schools, of which 33 are rated Outstanding. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Elvetham Heath Primary School, 3.6 km away. For parents looking at infant-only provision, the focus here is on early years development and the transition into Key Stage 1, rather than end-of-primary outcomes.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its young pupils. Facilities include an art studio, sports hall, ICT suite, dining hall and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sport is a strong feature, with swimming, football, netball, cricket, rounders, cross country and dance all on offer, alongside clubs such as drama, gardening, film club and choir. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for moderate learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs. With no nursery provision and no sixth form, this is strictly an infant school, so families will need to plan for a Year 3 transition. Given its oversubscription and strong local reputation, it suits families who value a church-affiliated, community-focused start to schooling and are prepared to apply early to secure a place.

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