Foxhills Junior School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 7 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Southampton, SO40 7EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Foxhills Junior School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 34th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 March 2020, report published 23 June 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

The school has high aspirations for pupils. Pupils are motivated to do their best. They start each school day ready to learn. All at the school are committed to the school's C.L.E.A.R. values of care, learn, engage, achieve and reflect. These are interwoven into all aspects of school life. Pupils are proud to earn awards in recognition of the values. They strive to become 'values champions'. Pupils feel happy and safe and build good relationships. They are well cared for by staff who know them well. Pupils know and understand the high expectations the school has for their behaviour. They enjoy playing with their friends at playtimes, particularly when it is their turn on the go-karts. Pupils understand what bullying is. They are adamant that bullying does not happen here, but they are sure that if it did occur adults would deal with it promptly and effectively. Pupils are extremely proud to take on roles of leadership. Members of the pupil voice committee enjoy working with the parish council to help redesign the local park and play equipment. House captains raise money by running stalls at school events.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, teaching does not check what pupils understand effectively enough. This leads to some misconceptions not being addressed and gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that teaching employs assessment effectively across all subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

87 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

281 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals15.3%

15.3%, 11.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11%

11%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Foxhills Junior School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Foxhills Infant School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Hazel Wood Infant School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Abbotswood Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Lydlynch Infant School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
7 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Howe
Address
Foxhills Lane, Ashurst, New Forest, Southampton, SO40 7ED
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
115956

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.