Longworth Primary School
School Close, Longworth, Abingdon, OX13 5EUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longworth Primary School is a primary school in Abingdon for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 7th of 20 primary schools in Abingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 12 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils are happy at this welcoming school. In class they are keen to learn and appreciate how well their teachers know them. In the mixed year group classes and across the school, pupils of all ages get to know each other. Older pupils take pride in helping younger children as reading buddies and during social times in the playground. The school's values are well understood. Pupils recognise how these shared values help to create a nurturing environment. Pupils rise to the school's shared high behaviour expectations and disruption to learning is uncommon. Staff provide additional support to help the small number of pupils who find managing their behaviour more difficult. This helps these pupils make the necessary improvements to help them also behave positively. Pupils feel safe at school. They appreciate the thoughtful pastoral care and guidance they receive that helps them to understand how to look after themselves and their friends. If they have concerns, pupils know they should talk to staff to get the help they need. Children in early years enjoy the range of outdoor activities in their shared play space. Through play, staff help children in the Nursery develop skills in readiness for moving to Reception. Pupils of all ages value the way that they are prepared for their next steps in their education.
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in implementation of the new curriculum, and other policies and processes. This means that staff do not always make the most of the range of new plans and structures which are in place to support all aspects of pupils' education. The school should continue to refine how it checks the implementation and impact of the new curriculum to ensure this is in line with expectations.
- Some pupils are not attending school as regularly as they should. As a result, they are missing out on vital learning. The school needs to continue to strengthen its actions to support these pupils to improve their attendance.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
82 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Longworth Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Blandy Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Standlake Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Buckland Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Wilson
- Phone
- 01865820364
- Address
- School Close, Longworth, Abingdon, OX13 5EU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 123154
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.