Longparish Church of England Primary School

About Longparish Church of England Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents feel their children are genuinely happy and safe, Longparish Church of England Primary School presents a compelling picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 96% of parents would recommend the school to others. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 99% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it was oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 4.14, receiving 58 applications for just 14 places. Of those, 18 were first-preference applications, and 13 first-preference offers were made, indicating strong demand from families in the Test Valley area.

Academically, Longparish delivers solid results, though with some variation across subjects. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is slightly below the Hampshire local authority average of 61%. However, reading is a clear strength: 100% of pupils reached the expected standard, and 58% achieved a higher standard, with an average score of 109. Maths was more mixed, with 75% at the expected level and 33% at a higher standard, giving an average score of 105. Writing saw 67% at the expected level and 25% at a higher standard. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding grades for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. Leadership and management, along with the quality of education, were rated Good.

The school is a small, Church of England primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with 106 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. Facilities include music rooms, art studios, a sensory room, a chapel, and playing fields, with sports such as tennis, rounders, athletics and gymnastics on offer. Clubs include science, art, coding and eco club. The school provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. In the Parent View survey, 84% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. This is a school that suits families who value a close-knit, village-school atmosphere with strong pastoral care and a clear emphasis on personal development, and who are prepared for the competitive admissions process that comes with its popularity.

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