The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 132
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- CAMBRIAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Robins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kings Lane, Longcot, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7SY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School currently has 132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School take?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is in Faringdon, SN7 7SY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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