What did Ofsted judge Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in October 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Cams Hill School?

Cams Hill School has 1,265 pupils on roll.

What ages does Cams Hill School take?

Cams Hill School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Cams Hill School located?

Cams Hill School is located in Fareham, PO16 8AH, Hampshire.

How do I apply to Cams Hill School?

Cams Hill School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Cams Hill School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cams Hill School was 1.51 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Cams Hill School?

When Cams Hill School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are or were previously in the care of the local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must be provided); 2. Medical/social need — Children, or families with an exceptional medical, physical and/or social need which makes it essential that the child attends Cams Hill School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff, and 4 further criteria. 267 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: When all other determining factors are equal within any criterion, the child or children living nearest to the School will be accorded priority. If still equidistant, random allocation will be made.

What is the largest ethnic background at Cams Hill School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.5% of pupils at Cams Hill School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Cams Hill School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How close did you need to live?

1.51miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Cams Hill School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are or were previously in the care of the local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must be provided).
2Medical/social need — Children, or families with an exceptional medical, physical and/or social need which makes it essential that the child attends Cams Hill School rather than any other.
3Children of staff — Children of staff.
4Siblings — Siblings of children who are attending the School at the time of the application (for definition of sibling see below).
5Curriculum Linked Schools — Children on the roll of Curriculum Linked Schools - Harrison Primary School, Uplands Primary School and Wicor Primary School.
6Designated catchment area — Children living at addresses historically designated by the Hampshire LA to Cams Hill School but not covered by any of the above criteria.
7Distance — Proximity of the child's home to the School with those nearest being accorded the highest priority.

If two applications tie: When all other determining factors are equal within any criterion, the child or children living nearest to the School will be accorded priority. If still equidistant, random allocation will be made.

EHCP pupils admitted outside the published criteria. Multiple birth / same cohort sibling exception to PAN. Waiting list operated. In-year admissions during 2025-26 also use this policy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Cams Hill School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in October 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cams Hill School?: Cams Hill School has 1,265 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cams Hill School take?: Cams Hill School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Cams Hill School located?: Cams Hill School is located in Fareham, PO16 8AH, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Cams Hill School?: Cams Hill School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Cams Hill School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cams Hill School was 1.51 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cams Hill School?: When Cams Hill School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are or were previously in the care of the local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must be provided); 2. Medical/social need — Children, or families with an exceptional medical, physical and/or social need which makes it essential that the child attends Cams Hill School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff, and 4 further criteria. 267 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: When all other determining factors are equal within any criterion, the child or children living nearest to the School will be accorded priority. If still equidistant, random allocation will be made.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cams Hill School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.5% of pupils at Cams Hill School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Harrison Primary School

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Wicor Primary School

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Uplands Primary School

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Needs attention

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Last distance offered at Cams Hill School, year by year →

How places are decided at Cams Hill School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children who are or were previously in the care of the local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must be provided).
2Medical/social need — Children, or families with an exceptional medical, physical and/or social need which makes it essential that the child attends Cams Hill School rather than any other.
3Children of staff — Children of staff.
4Siblings — Siblings of children who are attending the School at the time of the application (for definition of sibling see below).
5Curriculum Linked Schools — Children on the roll of Curriculum Linked Schools - Harrison Primary School, Uplands Primary School and Wicor Primary School.
6Designated catchment area — Children living at addresses historically designated by the Hampshire LA to Cams Hill School but not covered by any of the above criteria.
7Distance — Proximity of the child's home to the School with those nearest being accorded the highest priority.

EHCP pupils admitted outside the published criteria. Multiple birth / same cohort sibling exception to PAN. Waiting list operated. In-year admissions during 2025-26 also use this policy.

Cams Hill School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Cams Hill School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in October 2019 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Cams Hill School?: Cams Hill School has 1,265 pupils on roll.
What ages does Cams Hill School take?: Cams Hill School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Cams Hill School located?: Cams Hill School is located in Fareham, PO16 8AH, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Cams Hill School?: Cams Hill School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Cams Hill School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Cams Hill School was 1.51 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Cams Hill School?: When Cams Hill School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children who are or were previously in the care of the local authority or provided with accommodation by that authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989. (A letter from Social Services confirming the child's status must be provided); 2. Medical/social need — Children, or families with an exceptional medical, physical and/or social need which makes it essential that the child attends Cams Hill School rather than any other; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff, and 4 further criteria. 267 places were offered at this entry point for 2025-26. Tie-break: When all other determining factors are equal within any criterion, the child or children living nearest to the School will be accorded priority. If still equidistant, random allocation will be made.
What is the largest ethnic background at Cams Hill School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.5% of pupils at Cams Hill School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Kings Camps

Nursery

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Harrison Primary School

Primary

Outstanding

Wicor Primary School

Primary

Good

Uplands Primary School

Primary

Good

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

The Arnewood School

Secondary

Needs attention

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