Crofton Hammond Infant School
Community primary school in Fareham (Hampshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to Crofton Hammond Infant School and thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I am very proud to be the Headteacher of this wonderful school. The school community is at the heart of all that we do and whether you are a child at the school, a parent, carer, staff member or governor we hope that you find the information here useful.
The main priority of the staff at our school is to ensure that the children are happy and safe. The well-being of the children and staff is at the heart of the school. Crofton Hammond has strong academic outcomes and we know that this is because the children are thoroughly supported academically, socially and emotionally.
We strongly believe in providing the children with exciting and creative learning experiences, which build their enthusiasm for learning and help them to grow in a variety of ways. Ensuring that our children are able to share their ideas and listen to each other, as well as being able to think critically and creatively is key.
When the children leave Crofton Hammond Infant School, they need to be ready for the next stage of their journey in education.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 116009
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Constituency
- Gosport
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Wayne Shirley | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ruth Halbauer | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Cotterill | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Sarah Louise Ebery | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Anne Elizabeth Robertson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Bone | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Julie Pompa | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Melanie Clark | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Captain Luke Swainston | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Newton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sowmya Menon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Janet Pearce | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Sian Hosmer | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Margaret Hyde | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Fiona Letts Letts Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Miss Victoria Wright Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Stephen Wallis Former | Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Syms Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
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