Longford Primary Academy

About Longford Primary Academy

At Longford Primary Academy we are proud of our children, staff and the positive environment that we work in. We provide a caring, safe school community where everyone feels valued and learns to respect others, the environment and the wider world.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Miss Lawrence

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 58 responses • 21% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.7% positive 10.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

91.4% positive 8.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.3% positive 10.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

77.6% positive 12.1% negative

My child does well at this school

88% positive 12% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 58 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

12.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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James B

Parent Nov 1, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings about Longford"

We've been at Longford Primary Academy for a year now and while it's been okay, I'm not entirely sure it's the right fit for us. The facilities are good and the teachers seem knowledgeable, but I've had some concerns about the consistency of the teaching. I'm not sure if it's just a matter of settling in or if there are some underlying issues.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our Happy Experience at Longford"

My child has been at Longford Primary Academy for a year now and we've had a fantastic experience. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We particularly love the emphasis on 'Encouragement' and 'Enjoyment' in the school's values - it really shines through in the way the children are taught.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie G

Parent Feb 22, 2022

4.0

"A Friendly and Supportive Environment"

We've been at Longford Primary Academy for a few months now and we're really enjoying it. The staff are very welcoming and the children seem to have a great time in class. I love the emphasis on 'Responsible Citizens' and 'Enjoyment' - it's great to see the children learning and having fun at the same time.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"A Great School with a Caring Community"

Both of my children attended Longford Primary Academy and I couldn't be prouder of the people they've become. The school's focus on 'Ambition' and 'Collaboration' really helped them develop important life skills. The teachers were always approachable and supportive, and the extracurricular activities were a great way to encourage a love of learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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