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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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