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Longfield Academy
Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.4 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
721
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, placing it in the top 66% nationally. While 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 74%. The school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 24%, indicating an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 15 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
80%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
My child is happy
77%
School has high expectations
76%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
74%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.8%
Black African4.6%
White Other3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Other1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.54820, -1.55417 · DL3 0HT
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN145577
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Longfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Longfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 October 2024.
Is Longfield Academy a good school?
Longfield Academy scores 29.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Longfield Academy?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longfield Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Longfield Academy in GCSEs?
Longfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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