Longfield Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityDarlington
AddressLongfield Road, DL3 0HT
URN145577

School Census

Total 819
Girls/Boys 383/436
Girls/Boys Ratio 46.8%/53.2%
% pupils where English not first language 7.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 244
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 17.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/10/2024
05/04/2022 Inadequate
17/03/2015 Good
Inspection Date 15/10/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 05/04/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate
Inspection Date 17/03/2015
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 43.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.00%
Entering EBacc 15.10%
EBacc average point score 3.53
Progress 8 -0.47
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 17%
EBacc average point score 3.73
Progress 8 -0.1
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.83
Progress 8 -0.11

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications165
As first preference87
As second preference48
As third preference29
Total Offers Made89
first preference offers87
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications182
As first preference116
As second preference46
As third preference20
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers116
second preference offers6
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications206
As first preference132
As second preference54
As third preference20
Total Offers Made141
first preference offers132
second preference offers3
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications253
As first preference165
As second preference46
As third preference42
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers165
second preference offers3
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications258
As first preference157
As second preference68
As third preference33
Total Offers Made177
first preference offers157
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications264
As first preference180
As second preference47
As third preference37
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers167
second preference offers7
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications295
As first preference188
As second preference78
As third preference29
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers165
second preference offers11
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree38%
disagree15%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree35%
disagree20%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree25%
agree38%
disagree15%
strongly disagree20%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree8%
disagree10%
strongly disagree13%
don't know10%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree13%
agree40%
disagree25%
strongly disagree13%
don't know10%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree5%
agree30%
disagree25%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
not applicable25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes30%
no70%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree42%
agree25%
disagree0%
strongly disagree33%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree30%
agree53%
disagree0%
strongly disagree15%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree50%
disagree13%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree30%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree13%
don't know8%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree50%
disagree0%
strongly disagree5%
don't know10%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree48%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know13%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree28%
agree33%
disagree13%
strongly disagree10%
don't know18%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes70%
no30%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.8%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.8%
african ethnic origin2.1%
any other black background ethnic origin1.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.8%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2%
indian ethnic origin1%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Harrowgate Hill Primary School

(0.25 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thompson Street West, , DL3 0HZ