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The Long Eaton School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mark Shipman

corporate_fareARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST

location_onNottingham, NG10 3NP

language Visit Website phone 1159732438

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,067

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Derbyshire

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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The Long Eaton School is a Academy converter secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Long Eaton School is an academy converter in Nottingham, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,088 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #29 in Derbyshire and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 36.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 24.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.3 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

36.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.1%

Entering EBacc8.70%

EBacc APS3.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.60%

EBacc APS3.67

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.95

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.56

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.74

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.3

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.2%

Achieving A*–A8.3%

Achieving A*–B24.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate96.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 February 2024

Inspection Report

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14 September 2021

Inspection Report

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08 December 2015

Inspection Report

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26 April 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-02-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2021-09-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-12-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-04-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-01-27

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.5%(49 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,088 pupils. During this period, there were 111 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,088	111	10.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,090	92	8.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,108	190	17.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,112	225	20.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,110	124	11.2%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,071	166	15.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,067	250	23.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,079	195	18.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,059	220	20.8%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,050	160	15.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,050	135	12.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,045	59	5.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,041	19	1.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,052	61	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,078	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,078	66	6.1%	3.2%	4
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,073	63	5.9%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,075	32	3.0%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,090	56	5.1%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,093	29	2.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,148	27	2.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,164	33	2.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,177	49	4.2%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,207	28	2.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,216	28	2.3%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,225	63	5.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 84 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 70 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

65.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree38%

disagree32%

strongly disagree18%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree7%

agree40%

disagree32%

strongly disagree17%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree22%

agree27%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree7%

agree25%

disagree29%

strongly disagree36%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree40%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree45%

disagree23%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree48%

disagree26%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree58%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree57%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree13%

agree39%

disagree20%

strongly disagree15%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

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Lady Manners School

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