The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 52.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- INSPIRE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Katie Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fairfax Court, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Serendipity School
Independent · 679m away
Springwell School
Special school · 924m away
Woodlands Community College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Thornhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harefield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Shamblehurst Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Wildern School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kanes Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kanes Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kanes Hill Primary School?
Kanes Hill Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kanes Hill Primary School take?
Kanes Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kanes Hill Primary School?
Kanes Hill Primary School is in Southampton, SO19 6FW, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kanes Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kanes Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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