Foxhills Junior School, Southampton
Foxhills Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Southampton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 38th-highest of the 79 schools in Southampton with published results, and 8,618th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Capacity
- 84% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Foxhills Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Foxhills Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Foxhills 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 Foxhills Junior School are Foxhills Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Hazel Wood Infant School (1 mile, Outstanding); Abbotswood Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 74% maths); and Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School (1.2 miles, Good).
Foxhills Infant SchoolHazel Wood Infant SchoolAbbotswood Junior SchoolNetley Marsh Church of England Infant School
What parents say
94 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Foxhills Junior School (as of September 2025): 72% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).
Who goes there
15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Foxhills Close (ne-bound), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foxhills Junior School issued 1 suspension, 0.3 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Foxhills Junior School creates a caring and motivating environment where pupils are proud to learn and take on leadership roles. The school excels at teaching reading and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with special needs. Pupils develop strong personal values and learn to respect and celebrate differences.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff and prompt support for pupils who need extra help
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they receive timely help and follow the same curriculum as peers
- Excellent personal development program covering online safety, respect for differences, and preparation for growing up
- Clear curriculum with important vocabulary and knowledge mapped out for each subject
- Pupils are motivated, happy and safe with good relationships and strong behavior
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt teaching or address pupils' misconceptions effectively
- In some subjects, teaching does not check what pupils understand well enough, leading to gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Go-karts at playtime, pupil voice committee working with parish council on local park redesign, house captains fundraising, values champions awards
Foxhills Junior School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school has high aspirations for pupils and is committed to developing a broad, ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading and supporting all learners.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
94 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 84% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.2
Avg class size
31.2
KS2
9
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Foxhills Junior School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foxhills Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foxhills Junior School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
84%
Available places
304 pupils
360 places
56 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Southampton
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(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
31
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
14.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
281
Total Pupils
135
Boys
146
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
20.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,107
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,117
Per pupil
£1682k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
10.7%
Persistent absence
309
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
Foxhills Junior School
Questions parents ask about Foxhills Junior School
What are SATs results like at Foxhills Junior School?
Of the pupils at Foxhills Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Foxhills Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Foxhills Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Foxhills Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Foxhills 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 Foxhills Junior School?
Foxhills Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 360 places.
How big are the classes at Foxhills Junior School?
Classes at Foxhills Junior School average 31.2 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Foxhills Junior School?
Foxhills Junior School has around 281 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foxhills Junior School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Foxhills Junior School in 2024/25. 10.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foxhills Junior School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Foxhills 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.
How many road collisions happen near Foxhills Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Foxhills Junior School?
Foxhills Junior School is at Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 7ED.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)