Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School

About Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School

Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School is a small village school where demand clearly outstrips supply. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 30 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.73, and all 10 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That kind of local popularity is a strong signal in itself, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage to back it up. With 104 pupils on a capacity of 112, the school is running close to full, and its Church of England character will appeal to families looking for a faith-based primary. The headteacher, Karen Winterburn, leads a Good-rated school that has held that rating consistently across its two most recent Ofsted inspections, the latest of which took place in July 2024.

Academically, the picture is mixed. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, just 29% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well below the Wiltshire local authority average of 58%. The school ranks 152nd out of 159 primary schools in the county on this measure, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and the average maths score of 107 is solid. Reading was weaker, with only 57% reaching the expected level and an average score of 103. Writing was the biggest challenge, with just 29% at the expected standard. No progress scores are available, so it is hard to say how much value the school adds from starting points. Ofsted’s breakdown from the 2024 inspection rated behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership all as Good, which suggests a calm and supportive environment even if academic outcomes are not yet where the school would want them.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for its size, including a forest school, sensory room, chapel, art studios and a sports hall. Clubs cover coding, chess, drama and science, and sports include netball, cricket, cross country and tennis. SEND provision is a clear strength, with support listed for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, dyslexia, hearing impairment and social and emotional mental health. This is a school that seems well set up to support children with additional needs, and its small size means staff are likely to know every child well. For families who value a close-knit, Church of England primary with strong pastoral care and a forest school ethos, Langley Fitzurse is clearly a popular choice, but the academic results are worth weighing carefully, particularly around reading and writing.

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