Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
95%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School
Froxfield Church of England Primary and Pre-School is a popular choice among local families, with 20 first-preference applications for just 15 offers made in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. The school received 36 total applications for its 16 available places, confirming strong demand for this small village primary. Parent satisfaction appears high, though specific survey data is not available in the school's records. The school is a Church of England state primary for mixed genders, serving children from age 2 to 11, and is led by headteacher Vickie Farrow. With 100 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is nearly full, and just 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. The school has a nursery provision, making it a convenient option for families seeking continuity from pre-school through to Year 6.
Academically, Froxfield holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in January 2024, with the school remaining Good. Its previous graded inspection in November 2014 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and behaviour all judged Good. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, exactly matching the local authority average of 61%. However, only 6% reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths, and the school ranks 20th out of 31 primary schools in East Hampshire on this metric, placing it in the bottom half nationally. Individual subject scores show 83% of pupils met expected standards in both reading and writing, and 72% in maths, with average scores of 104 in reading and 103 in maths.
The school offers a range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a chapel, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers swimming, rounders, athletics, gymnastics, tennis and cricket, while extracurricular clubs include film, gardening, science and eco clubs. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, and for speech, language and communication needs. Froxfield is a Church of England school, so families should be comfortable with its religious character. Given its oversubscription, early application is essential. This school will particularly suit families seeking a small, church-affiliated primary with strong community demand, good early years provision, and a broad range of clubs and sports, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may wish to compare with higher-ranked peers in the area.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Cross, Petersfield, East Hampshire, GU32 1EG |
| Headteacher | Vickie Farrow |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 105 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7363rd of 13,686
Nationally
1040th of 2,034
In South East
20th of 31
In East Hampshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
36
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.0%
- White (other)7.0%
- Mixed5.0%
- Asian1.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
High Cross, Petersfield
East Hampshire, GU32 1EG
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