The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 110
- FSM
- 44.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Sonia Longstaff-Bishop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathfield Special School
Special school · Very close
Ranvilles Infant School
Primary · Very close
Ranvilles Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Jude's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 896m away
Wallisdean Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wallisdean Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Columba CE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oak Meadow Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis Special School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis Special School?
St Francis Special School currently has 110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis Special School take?
St Francis Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St Francis Special School?
St Francis Special School is in Fareham, PO14 3BN, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Francis Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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