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St Francis Special School

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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 standard2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
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Maths
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RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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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

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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.

  1. Jun 2023School remains Good
  2. Oct 2012Good

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?
View St Francis Special School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hampshire.