St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4STOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Francis Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Eastleigh for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 2nd of 15 primary schools in Eastleigh. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils embody the school's values in this kind and nurturing school. Pupils behave exceptionally well both in lessons and around the school. Staff make sure that all pupils, beginning with children in the Reception Year, receive a warm welcome each day. Staff are keen to hear pupils' views and take prompt action to resolve any concerns. This ensures that pupils feel happy and safe. Staff are determined to empower all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to be well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school uses their values of care, trust and respect to promote positive attitudes to learning. Pupils respond enthusiastically to the school's high expectations. They are keen to try hard and learn well. The school plans purposeful experiences beyond the academic. These include visits from expert speakers, clubs, trips and music concerts. Pupils learn to support themselves and others. For example, pupil leaders take pride in helping other pupils to develop an understanding and love of the subject they represent. These and other roles teach pupils to be responsible and resilient.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not check what pupils have learned and understood systematically. This means that some pupils' misconceptions are not always being identified and addressed. Leaders must ensure that staff check pupils' understanding and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge effectively in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
361 pupils on roll, with places for 400
Schools near St Francis Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightwood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Fryern Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Fryern Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawn Harrison
- Phone
- 02380271178
- Address
- Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4ST
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 116402
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.