Foxhills Junior School, Southampton

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 711

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~601m)Possible (~858m)Unlikely (~1.1km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Lucy Howe
Pupils:281 / 360 capacity
LA:Hampshire
Phone:02380292126
Address:Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7ED
Federation:Foxhills Federation
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:115956
UKPRN:10070610
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:New Forest East
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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 responses
Would recommend72%
Child is happy87%
Well taught84%
Good progress86%
Feels safe87%
Well behaved78%
Bullying dealt with20%
Kept informed86%
Handles concerns62%
Wider development69%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-7ppMaths-12ppWriting-3pp

Reading has declined from 84% to 77%. Maths has declined from 84% to 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 84%.

Class Sizes

29.7

Avg class size

29.7

KS2

7

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Foxhills Close (NE-bound)
165m · 3 min walk
Foxhills School (SW-bound)
224m · 4 min walk
Whartons Lane (E-bound)
266m · 4 min walk
Foxhills (NW-bound)
336m · 5 min walk
Colbury Memorial Hall (NE-bound)
545m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

78%

Available places

281 pupils

360 capacity

79 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Southampton

Low pressure
New homes approved:4,228
Projected new pupils:1,057

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton

Admissions Demand - Hampshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

15,583

Applications

13,385

Got 1st preference

92.3%

Got preferred school

98.7%

Primary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(107)

Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.30054%

Overall absence

10.67961%

Persistent absence

309

Enrolments

Authorised4.50458%
Unauthorised0.79596%
Persistent (10%+)10.67961%
Severe (50%+)1.2945%

Absence trend

2.93486%
18/19
2.39704%
20/21
4.97687%
21/22
4.34762%
22/23
4.58375%
23/24
5.30054%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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