Long Lane Primary School
About Long Lane Primary School
Long Lane Primary School in West Berkshire is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has 210 pupils on roll against a capacity of 218, so it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 73 applications for just 30 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2. 43. All 30 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is high, those who put it first have a strong chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9%, which is below the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider population. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision, so it serves families looking for a straightforward primary route from Reception to Year 6.
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The full report on this school
What 105 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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