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Longden CofE Primary School
Plealey Lane, Longden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8EX, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.8 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
143
Capacity
105
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
136%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," this primary school is currently working to enhance its educational offerings. While 64% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the lack of students achieving a higher standard indicates room for growth. The school's performance is better than 52% of schools nationally in terms of expected outcomes, but overall, it may not meet the expectations of all parents seeking a highly competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Location
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52.65338, -2.82723 · SY5 8EX
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN123546
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Longden CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longden CofE Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Longden CofE Primary School a good school?
Longden CofE Primary School scores 12.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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