Best 3 Primary schools in Eastleigh – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Hiltingbury Infant School (Primary) in Eastleigh; Saint James' Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Southampton; Kings Copse Primary School (Primary) in Southampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hiltingbury Infant School, Saint James' Church of England Primary School and Kings Copse Primary School. They are primary phase and community school and voluntary controlled school type located around Eastleigh, Hampshire and Southampton, Hampshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hiltingbury Infant School), published Oct 2023. The lowest is 2 (Saint James' Church of England Primary School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Saint James' Church of England Primary School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,100, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all under Hampshire local authority.

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Attribute	Hiltingbury Infant School SO53 5NP	Saint James' Church of England Primary School SO30 3EG	Kings Copse Primary School SO30 0PQ
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Community school
Location	Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 5NP	Southampton Hampshire SO30 3EG	Southampton Hampshire SO30 0PQ
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Oct 2023	2 11 Jun 2024	2 13 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	654	227
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)	Hampshire (850)
Website	www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk	www.st-james-westend.org.uk	www.kingscopse.hants.sch.uk
Telephone	02380265414	02380900995	01489785040
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Hiltingbury Infant School

SO53 5NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 5NP
Ofsted: 1 11 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.hiltingburyinfant.co.uk
Telephone: 02380265414

Saint James' Church of England Primary School

SO30 3EG

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 3EG
Ofsted: 2 11 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.st-james-westend.org.uk
Telephone: 02380900995

Kings Copse Primary School

SO30 0PQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 0PQ
Ofsted: 2 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hampshire (850)
Website: www.kingscopse.hants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01489785040

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.