Foxhills Infant School
99%
Capacity
179
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Foxhills Infant School
Foxhills Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the New Forest community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 179 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Foxhills Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Howe, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
Foxhills Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 120 applications for 59 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Foxhills Infant School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in New Forest, Foxhills Infant School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Foxhills, Southampton, New Forest, SO40 7ED |
| Headteacher | Lucy Howe |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 180 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 14 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
120
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Foxhills, Southampton
New Forest, SO40 7ED
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