110
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
30%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 15/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHampshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.6:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of St Francis Special School · All-through · Hampshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
110
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.6
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
30%
Contact
Address
Patchway Drive, Oldbury Way, Fareham, PO14 3BN
Local authority
Hampshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 110 | 7.4 | 100% | 8% | 45% | 11% | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 107 | 8.1 | 100% | 6% | 44% | 11% | 35% |
| 2022/23 | 104 | 7.9 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 14% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 105 | 7.6 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 16% | 52% |
| 2020/21 | 97 | 8.0 | 100% | 6% | 22% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 93 | 5.9 | 100% | 5% | 33% | 10% | 38% |
| 2017/18 | 95 | 5.8 | 100% | 5% | 38% | 12% | 43% |
| 2016/17 | 96 | 7.0 | 100% | 8% | 38% | 12% | 40% |
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