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Longwood Primary Academy
Paringdon Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7RQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.1 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
425
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in KS2 where 77% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 93% of schools in the area. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, which may be a consideration for parents seeking high-achieving environments.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.6%
White Other20.5%
Black African14.4%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.74900, 0.09846 · CM18 7RQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141379
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Longwood Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Longwood Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is Longwood Primary Academy a good school?
Longwood Primary Academy scores 93.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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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