Longworth Primary School
URN: 123154 • Abingdon OX13 5EU
Overview
- Name
- Longworth Primary School
- URN
- 123154
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865820364
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Close, Abingdon OX13 5EU
Summary
Longworth Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 79 pupils, with a capacity of 105. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity and supports both academic and social-emotional development. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Longworth delivers a broad, topic-based curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students.
The school emphasizes a sequential, thematic approach to learning, ensuring that lessons are interconnected and build upon prior knowledge. This method fosters a love of learning and encourages intellectual curiosity among pupils. In addition to core subjects, students participate in a variety of creative activities, including themed weeks, art days, and outdoor learning experiences through forest schools.
Longworth Primary also offers wrap-around care with breakfast and afterschool clubs, as well as an on-site Pre-School for younger children. The school is committed to inclusivity and values respect, kindness, and perseverance, preparing students to become well-rounded members of society.
The school emphasizes a sequential, thematic approach to learning, ensuring that lessons are interconnected and build upon prior knowledge. This method fosters a love of learning and encourages intellectual curiosity among pupils. In addition to core subjects, students participate in a variety of creative activities, including themed weeks, art days, and outdoor learning experiences through forest schools.
Longworth Primary also offers wrap-around care with breakfast and afterschool clubs, as well as an on-site Pre-School for younger children. The school is committed to inclusivity and values respect, kindness, and perseverance, preparing students to become well-rounded members of society.
Useful links
- Footsteps Parents Guide (download)
- New Home School Agreement (download)
- Homework Expectations - Learning at home (download)
- Term Dates (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 79
- Boys
- 37
- Girls
- 42
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2010-12-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 79 | 37 | 42 | 105 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 38 | 105 | 21.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 105 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 105 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 68 | 41 | 27 | 105 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 105 | 14.30 |
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