Special schoolData as of May 2026

St Francis Special School

Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, PO14 3BN

Community special school

Pupils

110

Ages

2-19

FSM

44.2%

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About St Francis Special School

St Francis Special School is a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). The school has around 110 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Patchway Drive, Fareham, PO14 3BN | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Francis Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Francis Special School

What is St Francis Special School's Ofsted rating?

St Francis Special School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

Where is St Francis Special School located?

St Francis Special School is a secondary school in Fareham, Hampshire (PO14 3BN).

How many pupils attend St Francis Special School?

St Francis Special School has around 110 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Francis Special School with other schools?

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