Foxhills Junior School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
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 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
281 pupils
360 capacity
79 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
Admissions Demand - Hampshire
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.30054%
Overall absence
10.67961%
Persistent absence
309
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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