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Longmeadow Primary School
Oaks Cross, Broadwater, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8LT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.4 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
206
Capacity
200
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 82%, this primary school shows promise, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 97% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas that need development. Limited published data suggests that while there are strengths, there may be challenges in meeting higher standards, with only 5% of pupils reaching the higher benchmark in KS2.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 32% | Bottom 3% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
82%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
79%
Progress is communicated
76%
Good range of subjects
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
White Other11.7%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.88361, -0.17312 · SG2 8LT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN135083
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.longmeadow.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Longmeadow Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Longmeadow Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Longmeadow Primary School a good school?
Longmeadow Primary School scores 4.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Longmeadow Primary School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longmeadow Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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