Longfield Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressMain Road, DA3 7PH
URN135630

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 DateOfsted 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 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 46.80%
Entering EBacc 91.60%
EBacc average point score 3.71
Progress 8 -0.38
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 49%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.36
Progress 8 -0.54

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications542
As first preference142
As second preference132
As third preference150
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers128
second preference offers30
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications579
As first preference149
As second preference146
As third preference156
Total Offers Made178
first preference offers142
second preference offers21
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications513
As first preference138
As second preference131
As third preference142
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers132
second preference offers31
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications631
As first preference119
As second preference115
As third preference148
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers110
second preference offers34
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications570
As first preference154
As second preference132
As third preference165
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers141
second preference offers17
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications617
As first preference158
As second preference149
As third preference183
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers152
second preference offers24
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications685
As first preference141
As second preference175
As third preference186
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers139
second preference offers34
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications678
As first preference173
As second preference152
As third preference192
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers148
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications763
As first preference151
As second preference172
As third preference220
Total Offers Made172
first preference offers136
second preference offers23
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications832
As first preference175
As second preference184
As third preference217
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers141
second preference offers20
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.48%
Total Applications885
As first preference232
As second preference190
As third preference245
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers157
second preference offers4
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree39%
disagree14%
strongly disagree19%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree41%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know5%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree23%
agree38%
disagree17%
strongly disagree17%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree7%
disagree9%
strongly disagree16%
don't know7%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree15%
agree30%
disagree29%
strongly disagree17%
don't know9%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree21%
disagree14%
strongly disagree22%
don't know2%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes41%
no59%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree25%
agree19%
disagree22%
strongly disagree30%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree38%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree36%
disagree19%
strongly disagree15%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree24%
agree38%
disagree21%
strongly disagree15%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree54%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree55%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree19%
agree30%
disagree20%
strongly disagree18%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes63%
no37%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin84%
african ethnic origin3.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.6%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
african ethnic origin2.5%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
gypsy roma ethnic origin1.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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