Long Furlong Primary School
Abingdon, OX14 1XP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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177th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Furlong Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Maypole, gardening, chess, guitar and coding clubs. Sports include Bikeability, athletics, football, cross country, rounders and tag rugby. Arts and music cover choir, orchestra and string instruments, alongside residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity?
What Ofsted said about Long Furlong Primary School
Overview
Long Furlong Primary School is described as a "true community school" where pupils and families are central to its operations. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with "positive, trusting relationships" between staff and pupils, who consistently demonstrate values such as respect and resilience. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now offering a broad curriculum and effective support for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils feel "safe, happy" and are proud to show kindness, with "positive, trusting relationships" evident throughout the school.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," coherently sequenced from early years to Year 6, with strong teaching in securely embedded subjects.
- Staff are "expert teachers of phonics," delivering lessons with fidelity and swiftly supporting pupils who fall behind in reading.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," enabling them to achieve "ambitious outcomes" alongside their peers.
- Leadership is "effective," with a "strong moral purpose" and a united team that ensures pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they have the expertise to "check pupils’ understanding carefully" in some curriculum areas to address misconceptions and deepen knowledge.
- The school must ensure that planned activities in the early years are "closely aligned with the ambitious intended outcomes of the curriculum," as some currently lack clear purpose.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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