Crofton School
Fareham, PO14 2AT · Hampshire · secondary school
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47th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 9 | 35% | 0.32 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.5 · 41 | 30% | 1.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.5 · 47 | 10% | 0.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crofton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,112 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,083. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress? How does the new Ofsted report card affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Crofton School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from warm relationships with staff. While attendance and behaviour meet expected standards, the school requires attention in teaching quality and support for disadvantaged pupils, who do not achieve as well as their peers nationally.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance and persistent absence are now "in line with national averages" due to effective support systems.
- Behaviour is positive, with "very little low-level disruption" and bullying dealt with promptly.
- Personal development is comprehensive, helping pupils understand "fundamental British values" and stay safe online.
- The careers programme is "highly effective," with local businesses visiting to help pupils plan their next steps.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently ensure disadvantaged pupils learn the curriculum as intended, with some explanations lacking clarity.
- Strategies to support disadvantaged pupils are not implemented consistently across the school, limiting their impact on outcomes.
- Leaders must embed teaching improvements and checking for understanding routines more effectively to secure sustained progress.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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