Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, Fareham
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Fareham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 20 schools in Fareham with published results, and 12,633rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 78% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Across Hampshire, 93% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Hampshire lodged 254 appeals against primary school offers; 146 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (5.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Crofton Anne Dale Junior School are Crofton Anne Dale Infant and Pre-School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Crofton Hammond Infant School (0.3 miles, Good); Crofton Hammond Junior School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 84% reading, 93% maths); and Peel Common Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 55% maths).
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Crofton Anne Dale Infant and Pre-SchoolCrofton Hammond Infant SchoolCrofton Hammond Junior SchoolPeel Common Primary School
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Crofton Anne Dale Junior School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 11 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fareham Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mancroft Avenue (e-bound), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Crofton Anne Dale Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Crofton Anne Dale Junior School issued 10 suspensions, 2.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school truly cares for the whole child - combining excellent teaching with exceptional emotional support so pupils thrive both academically and personally. Teachers are well-trained in reading and maths, helping all pupils including those who struggle to make strong progress. The school goes above and beyond to support families, whether through breakfast clubs, residential trips, or special support for military families.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pastoral care and mental health support that helps pupils thrive emotionally and academically
- Strong teaching in reading and mathematics, with pupils developing fluency, confidence and problem-solving skills
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring equal opportunities and good progress
- Positive behaviour across the school with warm, supportive relationships
- Wide extra-curricular offer including drama, music, choir and sports that celebrates pupils' interests and talents
Areas for Improvement
- Feedback given to pupils in some subjects does not sharply address how they can improve, limiting some pupils from achieving as highly as they could
- Only a small proportion of pupils attain exceptional success by the end of Key Stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama, music, choir, sporting opportunities, educational trips, residential activity breaks
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School is a caring and ambitious school where pupils are at the heart of every decision. The school has maintained high standards with effective action since the previous inspection, with achievements increasing each year and strong preparation for secondary school.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 74% to 53% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.6
Avg class size
30.6
KS2
12
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Crofton Anne Dale Junior School.
- Globe Fit Kids Clubs - Stubbington510m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Crofton Anne Dale Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Crofton Anne Dale Junior School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
Apply to Hampshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
373 pupils
360 places
13 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Fareham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fareham
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
367
Total Pupils
175
Boys
192
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
21.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,525
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,049
Per pupil
£2045k
Total funding
£83k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.8%
Persistent absence
384
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
Questions parents ask about Crofton Anne Dale Junior School
What are SATs results like at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Of the pupils at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 53% did so in maths.
What is Crofton Anne Dale Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Crofton Anne Dale Junior School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Classes at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School average 30.6 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School has around 367 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Crofton Anne Dale Junior School in 2024/25. 6.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Crofton Anne Dale Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Crofton Anne Dale Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Crofton Anne Dale Junior School: Globe Fit Kids Clubs - Stubbington (510m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crofton Anne Dale Junior School?
Crofton Anne Dale Junior School is at Cuckoo Lane, Stubbington, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3PH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)