Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
132
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Vale of White Horse community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 132 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 140 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Robins, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2677th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 47 in Vale of White Horse.
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 19 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (45 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Football, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Vale of White Horse, Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kings Lane, Faringdon, Vale of White Horse, SN7 7SY |
| Headteacher | Sally Robins |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 132 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.3% |
| School Capacity | 132 / 140 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2677th of 13,686
Nationally
356th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 47
In Vale of White Horse
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
45 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
67
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Kings Lane, Faringdon
Vale of White Horse, SN7 7SY
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