Longfield Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Main Road, DA3 7PH |
| URN | 135630 |
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School Census
| Total | 1035 |
| Girls/Boys | 502/533 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 244 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2023 | Good |
| 17/04/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | 8% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.51 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.36 |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 542 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 579 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 156 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 31 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 631 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 148 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 570 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 617 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 149 |
| As third preference | 183 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 685 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 186 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 678 |
| As first preference | 173 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 192 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 763 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 220 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 832 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 184 |
| As third preference | 217 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 141 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 885 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 190 |
| As third preference | 245 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 9% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 41% |
| no | 59% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 30% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 63% |
| no | 37% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |