Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School, Faringdon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a welcoming school where children feel safe, listened to, and develop strong positive relationships. The school excels at developing children's character and values, with pupils understanding different cultures, demonstrating kindness and empathy, and taking pride in leadership opportunities. Alongside secure foundations in reading, writing and maths, pupils develop broad knowledge that prepares them well for the future.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes - pupils are highly respectful and consistently model the school's values of love, honesty and respect
- Outstanding personal development with excellent character education - pupils demonstrate high levels of empathy, kindness, and understanding of different cultures and perspectives
- Strong reading programme with early phonics introduction ensuring pupils make a strong start and those behind catch up quickly
- Ambitious and well-constructed curriculum that builds strong foundations in knowledge and skills from early years onwards
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with swift and accurate identification
Areas for Improvement
- Systems to check pupils' understanding are not used consistently - staff sometimes miss gaps in knowledge or fail to help pupils build on what they already know
- Early years staff interactions are sometimes inconsistent and do not always ask questions that help children deepen their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Digital leaders programme, whole-school leadership responsibilities
Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and caring school where pupils flourish and achieve well. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with parents recognising high-quality pastoral care and staff expertise.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 89%. Maths has declined from 80% to 72%. Writing has declined from 90% to 78%.
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
133 pupils
140 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Faringdon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Faringdon
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.63826%
Overall absence
10.09174%
Persistent absence
109
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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