Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School, Petersfield
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Petersfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 9 schools in Petersfield with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School in detail
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School are Langrish Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); Sheet Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and Petersfield Infant School (3 miles, Requires improvement).
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Langrish Primary SchoolSteep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolSheet Primary SchoolPetersfield Infant School
Who goes there
3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 11 pupils (8.7%) received SEN support and 4 (3.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Petersfield Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Privett Road (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School issued 1 suspension, 1 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; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
3.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Your chances of a place at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
101 pupils
105 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Petersfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Petersfield
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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
11
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
127
Total Pupils
56
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,919
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,132
Per pupil
£684k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
13.6%
Persistent absence
88
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
What are SATs results like at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Of the pupils at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
No fixed boundary. When Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-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 Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Classes at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School average 25.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School has around 127 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School in 2024/25. 13.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School?
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School is at High Cross, Froxfield, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1EG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)