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Kanes Hill Primary School

Southampton, SO19 6FWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#10,950
of 13,686 nationally

About Kanes Hill Primary School

Kanes Hill Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 38 first-preference applications for its 38 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning every family who put it first got a spot. The school is oversubscribed overall, receiving 73 applications for those 38 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. This suggests strong local demand, though it is not the most oversubscribed in the area. Parent satisfaction is not directly measured in the available data, but the fact that all first-preference applicants were offered a place is a practical signal that the school is accessible to those who want it most. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a non-religious character, and is led by headteacher Katie Smith. It currently has 389 pupils against a capacity of 420, so there is some room to grow.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFairfax Court, Thornhill, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 6FW
HeadteacherKatie Smith
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)52.7%
School Capacity389 / 420 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

07:35-08:35

After-school care

15:05-17:45

Source: khps.ilpartnership.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kanes Hill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.