Foxhills Junior School
Southampton, SO40 7ED · Hampshire · primary school
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125th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Foxhills Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join French Club, Rocksteady Music Club, Big Mouth Theatre, Southern Karate, and Choir. Sports include football, cricket, gymnastics, netball, indoor athletics, hockey, basketball, and multi-sports. Year 6 visits the Natural History Museum. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Foxhills Junior School
Overview
Foxhills Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are motivated, feel safe, and are proud to uphold the school’s C.L.E.A.R. values. Leaders have developed a broad, balanced curriculum that successfully meets pupils’ needs, with a strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated, feel happy and safe, and build good relationships with staff who know them well.
- The curriculum is ambitious and clearly mapped, with a strong focus on developing language and vocabulary across all subjects.
- Reading is a high priority, with well-trained staff providing prompt support to ensure all pupils read confidently and fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely, effective support and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with confident understanding of online safety, respect for diversity, and tolerance for others’ views.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not check what pupils understand effectively enough, leading to unaddressed misconceptions and gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure that teaching employs assessment effectively across all subjects to inform instruction and address learning gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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