Longford Park Primary School
79%
Capacity
279
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Longford Park Primary School
Longford Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 279 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Zoe Spilberg, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Longford Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 127 applications for 57 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
Longford Park Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longford Park Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Longford Park 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Longford Park Road, Longford Park, Banbury, Cherwell, OX15 4FU |
| Headteacher | Zoe Spilberg |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 279 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.7% |
| School Capacity | 279 / 354 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3319th of 13,686
Nationally
448th of 2,034
In South East
10th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed57
127
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longford Park Road, Longford Park, Banbury
Cherwell, OX15 4FU
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