Preston Candover Church of England Primary School

URN: 116308 • Basingstoke RG25 2EE

Overview

Name
Preston Candover Church of England Primary School
URN
116308
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simrit Otway (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01256389278
Website
Visit
Address
Preston Candover, Basingstoke RG25 2EE

Summary

Preston Candover Church of England Primary School, located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, is a voluntary controlled primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 97 pupils, with a capacity of 145. The school is rooted in Christian values, aiming to inspire learning for life while fostering intellectual, moral, spiritual, and physical development in a supportive environment. The core values of Love, Hope, and Justice guide the school's ethos, promoting mutual respect and positive contributions to society.

The curriculum at Preston Candover is designed to equip children with the skills needed to thrive in a diverse and rapidly changing world. The school emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and integrates Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) education across all subjects. Collective worship and weekly Values Awards further reinforce the school's commitment to its values.

As a Church of England school, Preston Candover prioritizes community engagement and the understanding of faith. The school actively promotes British values through initiatives like the School Council, encouraging democratic participation and fostering a caring, inclusive atmosphere for all students.

Key details

LA
Hampshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
145
Pupils
97
Boys
43
Girls
54
FSM %
4.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 97 43 54 145 4.10
2024-09-11 98 41 57 145 4.10
2023-09-11 108 51 57 145 6.50
2022-09-11 108 51 57 145 6.50
2021-09-11 123 62 61 145 4.90
2020-09-11 129 68 61 145 1.60

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