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Preston Candover Church of England Primary School

Basingstoke and Deane, RG25 2EEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#3 of 13,686 nationally

About Preston Candover Church of England Primary School

Preston Candover Church of England Primary School is a small village primary with a distinctly local feel. It has 97 pupils on roll against a capacity of 145, meaning it is operating well below its physical limit. Only 4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure notably lower than the national average, reflecting the relatively affluent catchment area. Despite the spare capacity, the school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 29 applications for just 16 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That oversubscription ratio of 1.81 suggests strong demand from those who know the school best. The headteacher is Simrit Otway, and the school’s Church of England character is woven into its identity, with a chapel on site and a broad range of clubs including Eco Club and Book Club.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPreston Candover, Basingstoke, Basingstoke and Deane, RG25 2EE
HeadteacherSimrit Otway
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils97
Free School Meals (FSM)4.1%
School Capacity97 / 145 (67% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceAthleticsTennisGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Preston Candover Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.