Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
97
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Basingstoke and Deane community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 97 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Preston Candover Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simrit Otway, it falls under Hampshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 3rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 40 in Basingstoke and Deane.
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 16 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Preston Candover Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Tennis, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Basingstoke and Deane, Preston Candover 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG25 2EE |
| Headteacher | Simrit Otway |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Number of Pupils | 97 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.1% |
| School Capacity | 97 / 145 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
3rd of 13,686
Nationally
1st of 2,034
In South East
1st of 40
In Basingstoke and Deane
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
100%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Preston Candover, Basingstoke
Basingstoke and Deane, RG25 2EE
Preston Candover, Basingstoke
Basingstoke and Deane, RG25 2EE
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