St Francis Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Francis Church of England Primary School
Address: Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford
Town/City: Eastleigh
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO53 4ST
Telephone Number: 02 3802 1178
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Harrison
Capacity: 400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 361 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.2%

Location and administration

URN: 116402
DfE Number: 850/3663
UKPRN: 10070415
UPRN: 200000710459
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Test Valley (E07000093)
Constituency: Eastleigh (E14001220)
Electoral Ward: Valley Park (E05012939)
Diocese: CE40(Diocese of Winchester)

Easting & Northing: 442113E, 120113N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 46.31" N 1° 24' 4.92" W
Plus Code: 9C2WXHHX+RF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Jeremy Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2029.
  • Mr Mark Biss - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Mr Mark Biss - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Mr Tom Bridger - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 November 2029.
  • Reverend PJ Brombley - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Councillor Alan Dowden - Governor. Appointed on 31 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 November 2025.
  • Mr Nicholas Grew - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Grove - Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mrs Dawn Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Brian King - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2025.
  • Mr Brian King - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
  • Miss Zoe Morgan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Alison Rhodes - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mrs Kimberley Rowe - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Hannah Watts - Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2028.