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Longdean School
Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,443
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. Its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.4 places it in the top 69% of schools nationally, although only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 73% of graduates proceed to university, only 8% gain admission to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 2 December 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 44% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (137 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Behaviour is good
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
79%
School keeps me informed
73%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Asian Pakistani8.2%
White Other5.9%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.74197, -0.44293 · HP3 8JB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137110
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.longdean.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Longdean School rated by Ofsted?
Longdean School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 December 2015.
Is Longdean School a good school?
Longdean School scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 Longdean School?
Based on 137 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longdean School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Longdean School in GCSEs?
Longdean School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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