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Crookhorn College

Havant, PO7 5UDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.31
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
258 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
#2,261
of 3,141 nationally

About Crookhorn College

Crookhorn College is a mixed secondary school in Havant, Hampshire, educating 912 pupils against a capacity of 958, so it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.9%, which is notably higher than the national average and signals a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 549 applications for 172 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.19 to one. Of those applicants, 258 put Crookhorn as their first preference, and 159 first-preference offers were made. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, and it has no religious character. Headteacher Sarah Bennett leads a school that was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in November 2024, with personal development judged Outstanding — a notable strength that stood out to inspectors.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, Havant, PO7 5UD
HeadteacherSarah Bennett
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils912
Free School Meals (FSM)26.9%
School Capacity912 / 958 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolGymnasiumSixth Form CentreTheatreScience LabsMusic RoomsLibraryArt StudiosSports HallAstro TurfICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

HockeyGymnasticsRoundersRowingFootballRugbyNetball

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperChoirArt ClubFilm ClubCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crookhorn College

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