Long Knowle Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blackwood Avenue Wednesfield Wolverhampton West Midlands WV11 1EB |
| Phone | 01902558985 |
| Reference Number | 104320 |
Long Knowle Primary School is maintaining the standards set during its previous inspection and continues to provide an ambitious education for its pupils. The school promotes a culture of inclusion and safety, where pupils feel supported and are encouraged to achieve. There is a strong commitment to teaching phonics and reading, leading to positive outcomes for students, especially in these areas. Pupils report that they enjoy their time at school, benefiting from a range of extracurricular activities that broaden their experiences and help prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55%
Girls: 45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50% |
| Indian | 11.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 9.5% |
| African | 8.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 19 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong culture of safety and well-being.
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum.
- Highly skilled staff in teaching phonics and early reading.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with additional needs.
- High behaviour expectations consistently applied by staff.
- Strong enrichment offer inspiring personal achievements.
Areas for Improvement
- Unclear order of knowledge and skills in a few subjects.
- Inconsistent use of assessment information to plan next steps.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 13% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wood End Primary School
Wood End Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1YQ |
0.32 miles |
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D'Eyncourt Primary School
Mullett Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1DD |
0.39 miles |
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Wodensfield Primary School
Woden Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PW |
0.55 miles |
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St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Mattox Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3TG |
0.56 miles |
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Berrybrook Primary School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill Estate, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
0.59 miles |
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Fallings Park Primary School
Old Fallings Lane, Low Hill, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BN |
0.68 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Cannock Road, Fallings Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8PG |
0.71 miles |
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Edward the Elder Primary School
Moathouse Lane East, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3DB |
0.82 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy
Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Graiseley Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1PG |
0.85 miles |
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Bushbury Hill Primary School
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY |
0.89 miles |
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Wednesfield Technology Primary
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TP |
0.94 miles |
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Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9JN |
1.09 miles |
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Whitgreave Primary School
Goodyear Avenue, Low Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 9JP |
1.19 miles |
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Bushbury Nursery School
Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8JP |
1.2 miles |
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Ashmore Park Nursery School
Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 2LH |
1.21 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3RT |
1.25 miles |
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Trinity CofE Primary Academy
Longford Road, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0UB |
1.27 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Ashmore Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LT |
1.29 miles |
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Northwood Park Primary School
Collingwood Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8DS |
1.29 miles |
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Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QQ |
1.39 miles |
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Westcroft School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
0.62 miles |
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Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HT |
0.8 miles |
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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY |
0.82 miles |
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BL |
0.83 miles |
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Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES |
0.93 miles |
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Heath Park
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD |
1.02 miles |
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Woodbury School
Hellier Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
1.25 miles |
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Bushbury School
Hellier Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
1.26 miles |
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Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE |
1.45 miles |
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Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ |
1.69 miles |
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St Matthias School
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH |
1.86 miles |
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Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0JR |
1.94 miles |
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Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE |
2.17 miles |
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WV2 Education
74 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA |
2.38 miles |
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Green Park School
Green Park Avenue, Stowlawn, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6EH |
2.54 miles |
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Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AH |
2.58 miles |
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Moseley Park
Holland Road, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 6LU |
2.62 miles |
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Pine Green Academy
Valley Park Campus, Cromer Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0UB |
2.7 miles |
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City of Wolverhampton College
Wellington Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14 6BT |
2.76 miles |
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
2.78 miles |