Admissions
Starting school is an exciting step for all children and their families. We are here to help you find out everything you need to know about our school and how you can apply. If you do not know much about our school we have a range of open days and tours that you can attend. Our Leadership Team are also happy to meet families individually, particularly if an application is mid-year. Our website also includes lots of useful information about life at Crofton Hammond Infants - browse our Galleries, Curriculum and Parent tabs. Admissions for Year R (Reception Year) open in November each year.
Looking to start school in September 2026?
Come to our Open Evening on Thursday 23rd October 5.30-7pm, see the classes working during the day or come to our Stay and Play session! See our flyers for dates and book a place by calling our office on 01329 663733.
For details on how to make an application, see the 'Admissions for September 2026 tab below.
In Year Admissions for 2025/26
In-Year Applications – If you are applying for a school place out of the main round of applications please apply online via Hampshire County Council admissions pages. Please note we currently have limited spaces this year. Please contact the office to ask about places in specific year groups. We offer individual show rounds for parents and children on request.
Parents will be notified of the outcome of their application in writing within 15 school days. Information about Appeals may be found here.
Admissions for September 2026
Year R September 2026 applications open on 1st November 2025 and will close at midnight on 15th January 2026. The notification date for on-time applicants is 16th April 2026. If you apply online, you will receive an email on the morning of the notification date.
Hard copies of all of these documents are also available from the school office as required.
Transition into School
Our Early Years team will arrange to visit your child at their pre-school setting and at home so they can get to know your child before the start of Year R. Children at feeder pre-schools will also have the chance to play in Early Years with their pre-school leader. Mid year applicants will have a personalised visit programme.