Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School, Chertsey
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chertsey. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 5 schools in Chertsey with published results, and 12,729th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School in detail
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Lyne and Longcross, we nurture every child's unique talents in a loving, inclusive environment inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our dedicated staff foster a lasting love of learning, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges with faith, courage, and respect. With a strong focus on high-quality teaching and tailored support for vulnerable learners, we ensure that every child flourishes."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As the Headteacher of Lyne and Longcross C of E (Aided) Primary School, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community. Situated in the idyllic village of Lyne, our school has a rich history dating back to 1895, and in 2015 we expanded to become a thriving one-form entry primary school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, chess and art.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 73% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School are Pyrcroft Grange Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 82% maths); Meadowcroft Community Primary School (1.3 miles, Good); St Ann's Heath Junior School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 85% maths); and Trumps Green Infant School (1.6 miles, Good).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School.
Pyrcroft Grange Primary SchoolMeadowcroft Community Primary SchoolSt Ann's Heath Junior SchoolTrumps Green Infant School
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School (as of April 2026): 0% would recommend the school, 13% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (13%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (0%).
Who goes there
14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chertsey Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lyne Lane (s-bound), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2018 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
16 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 61% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School.
- S4K - Lyne and LongcrossAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
202 pupils
210 places
8 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chertsey
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chertsey
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
202
Total Pupils
113
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,980
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,502
Per pupil
£1209k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
22.0%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 61% did so in maths.
What is Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Classes at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School average 28.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School has around 202 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
6.4% of sessions were missed at Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 22% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: S4K - Lyne and Longcross (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School?
Lyne and Longcross CofE Aided Primary School is at Lyne Lane, Lyne, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)