Compare Hiltingbury Infant School and Knightwood Primary School and St Francis Church of England Primary School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Hiltingbury Infant School (Primary) in Eastleigh; Knightwood Primary School (Primary) in Eastleigh; St Francis Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Eastleigh — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hiltingbury Infant School, Knightwood Primary School and St Francis Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary aided school type located around Eastleigh, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hiltingbury Infant School), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (St Francis Church of England Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Francis Church of England Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 0–5%, range 0–5%–0–5%; all under Hampshire local authority.

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Attribute	Hiltingbury Infant School SO53 5NP	Knightwood Primary School SO53 4HW	St Francis Church of England Primary School SO53 4ST
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 5NP	Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4HW	Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 4ST
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Oct 2023	1 10 Mar 2015	2 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	420	400
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk	www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk	www.stfrancisceprimarysch.co.uk
Telephone	02380265414	02380261900	02380271178
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hiltingbury Infant School

SO53 5NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 5NP
Ofsted: 1 11 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk
Telephone: 02380265414

Knightwood Primary School

SO53 4HW

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 4HW
Ofsted: 1 10 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 02380261900

St Francis Church of England Primary School

SO53 4ST

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 4ST
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.stfrancisceprimarysch.co.uk
Telephone: 02380271178

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.