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Schools in Chandler's Ford

A town in Hampshire

  • Town
  • 26 schools and nurseries
  • 5,129 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Chandler's Ford at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Chandler's Ford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries2610 primary · 2 secondary · 11 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1169%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths64%Attainment 8 58.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Chandler's Ford

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Chandler's Ford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Chandler's Ford

10 mainstream schools in Chandler's Ford, best first

Scantabout Primary School

Eastleigh, SO53 2NR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

35 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
2.6%
Pupils
216
Pupils per teacher
23.3
View school Scantabout Primary School

Hiltingbury Junior School

Eastleigh, SO53 5NP · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
372
Pupils per teacher
22.6
View school Hiltingbury Junior School

Knightwood Primary School

Eastleigh, SO53 4HW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

36 first choices, 39 offers made

Met the standard at 1165%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
395
Pupils per teacher
21.2
View school Knightwood Primary School
See all 11 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Chandler's Ford

2 mainstream schools in Chandler's Ford, best first

Thornden School

Eastleigh, SO53 2DW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Strong standard or better

Results well above the England average.

314 first choices, 302 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1664.5

England 46.2

Days missed
5.3%
Pupils
1,440
Pupils per teacher
17.9
View school Thornden School

The Toynbee School

Eastleigh, SO53 2PL · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

203 first choices, 200 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.2

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,107
Pupils per teacher
18.0
View school The Toynbee School
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in Chandler's Ford

11 in Chandler's Ford, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 11 nurseries

Special Schools in Chandler's Ford

2 in Chandler's Ford. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Lakeside School

Eastleigh, SO53 2DW · Special · Secondary · Ages 10 to 16 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
31.5%
Pupils
97
Pupils per teacher
4.6
View school Lakeside School

Brook School

Eastleigh, SO53 4SD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Brook School

Private Schools in Chandler's Ford

2 in Chandler's Ford. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Brook School

Eastleigh, SO53 4SD · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Brook School

Sherborne House School

Eastleigh, SO53 1EU · Independent · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
282
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Sherborne House School
The map

Every school in Chandler's Ford, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Chandler's Ford Infant School, Good in every areaMerdon Junior School, Good in every areaFryern Junior School, GoodFryern Infant School, GoodHiltingbury Infant School, OutstandingHiltingbury Junior School, GoodScantabout Primary School, GoodSt Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford, GoodSt Francis Church of England Primary School, GoodThe Toynbee School, GoodSherborne House School, InspectedLakeside School, OutstandingKnightwood Primary School, Good or betterThornden School, Strong standard or betterSherborne House Nursery, GoodKingsmead Day Nursery, GoodDragonflies Day Nursery & Out Of School Clubs, GoodLittle Delwood Kindergarten And Adventures, GoodParkview Community Playgroup, GoodPeter Pan Pre-School, GoodForest Footsteps Childcare, GoodLittle 1 Nursery Ltd, GoodKids2Day Pre-School, GoodMulberry Corner Nursery and PreschoolBrook SchoolLittle Gems Pre-School, Chandlers Ford
  • Outstanding2
  • Good16
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Chandler's Ford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Chandler's Ford's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Chandler's Ford vs England

How good are Chandler's Ford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Chandler's Ford

Chandler's FordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 7 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    69%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    64%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Chandler's Ford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
69% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
62% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Chandler's Ford has 26 schools and nurseries.

There are 2% fewer pupils than in 2018.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Chandler's Ford's state schools each January.

Down 2% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Chandler's Ford8%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Chandler's Ford

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How many schools are in Chandler's Ford?

Chandler's Ford has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 11 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Chandler's Ford?

The highest-ranked schools in Chandler's Ford on Eduscope are Thornden School, Scantabout Primary School, Hiltingbury Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Chandler's Ford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Chandler's Ford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Chandler's Ford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Chandler's Ford, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Chandler's Ford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Chandler's Ford is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Chandler's Ford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Chandler's Ford is 11.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Chandler's Ford?

There are 5,129 pupils enrolled across schools in Chandler's Ford, with 2,485 in primary and 2,644 in secondary. 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Chandler's Ford?

There are 2 independent schools in Chandler's Ford. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Chandler's Ford on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Chandler's Ford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in Chandler's Ford by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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