The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mr Simon Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Marks Road, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 2AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaycroft School
Special school · Very close
Meoncross School
Independent · 905m away
Crofton Hammond Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crofton Hammond Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Crofton Anne Dale Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Peel Common Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Woodcot Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Crofton School a selective school?
No. Crofton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Crofton School?
Crofton School currently has 1,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crofton School take?
Crofton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Crofton School?
Crofton School is in Fareham, PO14 2AT, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crofton School have a sixth form?
No, Crofton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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