Knightwood Primary School, based in Eastleigh, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Knightwood Primary School currently has around 405 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 4.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bell Flower Way, Eastleigh, SO53 4HW |
| Website: | http://www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02380261900 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Emma Clark |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131717 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 405 |
| Number of Boys: | 195 |
| Number of Girls: | 210 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.80% | 242 |
| Indian | 9.40% | 38 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 25 |
| Pakistani | 4.00% | 16 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 3.00% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 12 |
| African | 2.20% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 3out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Infant School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | - not rated | 1,791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | - not rated | 3,124 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pixie Kindergarten and Junior School 120 Kingsway , Chandler's Ford SO53 5DW | - not rated | 2,855 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.