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St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
379
Capacity
400
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence, achieving 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 13% of schools nationally. The LocaleIQ score of 88.8 indicates it outperforms 89% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and a positive learning environment. However, only 14% of students reached the higher standard, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Chinese4.5%
Mixed Other4.0%
White Other3.2%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.97889, -1.40150 · SO53 4ST
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116402
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Francis Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Francis Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is St Francis Church of England Primary School a good school?
St Francis Church of England Primary School scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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