Kanes Hill Primary School
Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6FWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kanes Hill Primary School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 32nd of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 24 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Kanes Hill is an inclusive place with a strong family ethos. Pupils thrive in this caring community. Staff are united in their determination for all pupils to succeed. The 'INSPIRE' values are reflected in all areas of school life. As a result, pupils achieve well in most areas of the curriculum. Pupils know the school rules, 'Ready, respectful, safe'. They are conscious of the impact their actions have on others. Pupils in the 'Gentleman's Club' mentor younger pupils, encouraging personal responsibility. Incidents of bullying and unkindness are rare. Staff deal with these swiftly and ensure they are not repeated. Pupils embrace all the school has to offer. They enjoy the range of opportunities, such as visits to the Titanic Exhibition, that bring learning to life. Participation in a wide range of clubs, including drama, music and sewing, is high. A large proportion of pupils learn to play musical instruments, such as the clarinet or violin. They enjoy opportunities to perform together as part of the school's orchestra. Parents are fulsome in their praise of the school. One summed up the views of many, saying children at Kanes Hill 'feel safe, wanted and love learning'.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment is not precise enough. This means that sometimes pupils are moved on without having a firm foundation to build on. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently check that all pupils' understanding is secure before introducing new concepts and ideas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
373 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Kanes Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightown Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Thornhill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 21% met the expected standard |
| Harefield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Valentine Primary School & Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Smith
- Phone
- 02380463737
- Address
- Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6FW
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 139619
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.