Is Longfields Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 226th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Longfields Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Longfields Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Longfields Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Longfields Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Longfields Primary and Nursery School

Longfields, Bicester, OX26 6QL

Local ranking226th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

365

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 0.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 69.0%
Writing (Expected): 0.0%
Maths (Expected): 60.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 58

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 390
Boys: 174 (49%)
Girls: 180 (51%)
Capacity: 365 (97% full)
SEND: 20.3%
FSM Eligible: 20.9%
EAL: 28.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,600/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.8%
White Other: 16.7%
Asian Other: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 3.7%
Black African: 3.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Asian Chinese: 1.6%

60.8%

White British

16.7%

White Other

4.4%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01869252386

office@longfields-primary.org

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Longfields

Bicester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123008
UKPRN: 10069270
Establishment No.: 2207

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