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Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 132 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

132

Pupils

140

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is managed by Oxfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School — School Information

Full address
Kings Lane, Longcot, Faringdon, SN7 7SY
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
5.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140283

Other Primary Schools in Faringdon

If Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Faringdon are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School

Is Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 140 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School cover?

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School?

Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.