Longtown Community Primary School

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Longtown
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 0LE
Phone 01873860239
Reference Number 116705

Longtown Community Primary School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, reflected in its strong curriculum and the enthusiastic attitudes of its pupils. The school excels in teaching phonics and reading, ensuring that pupils develop confidence and fluency early on. With a focus on community involvement and exploration of diverse cultural settings, students not only enjoy their learning but are also encouraged to engage respectfully with each other. This holistic approach, combined with strong leadership and supportive staff, effectively nurtures a safe and enriching environment for students. The school is making strides in attendance, with very few pupils being persistently absent, which is a testament to its effective relationship-building with parents. However, there are challenges in ensuring consistent implementation across all curriculum subjects, particularly in a few foundation areas, which may affect some pupils' overall learning experience. Despite this, the school’s proactive measures and commitment to improvement indicate a positive trajectory for the future.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 51
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 41.18%
Girls: 58.82%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 13.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 12.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 6.5
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 19

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 3 3 6
2 3 2 5
3 5 8 13
4 4 3 7
5 4 5 9
6 2 7 9

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.1%
White, Other 3.9%
Mixed, Other 2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 11 Apr 2024
Date Report
11 Apr 2024 School inspection
26 Sep 2018 Short inspection
17 Jun 2014 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
07 Jul 2010 Full inspection:
01 Feb 2007 Full inspection:
13 Jan 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy coming to school and are enthusiastic about their learning.
  • Strong emphasis on reading and phonics results in high achievement in Year 1.
  • Behaviour and attitudes of pupils are kind and respectful.
  • Ambitious curriculum that connects local experiences with global contexts.
  • Effective use of assessment to identify and support pupils needing extra help.
  • Excellent opportunities for personal development through diverse extracurricular activities.
  • Strong relationships with parents enhance attendance rates.

Areas for Improvement

  • A few foundation subjects are not as well embedded, affecting pupils' learning.
  • Insufficient checks on the implementation of some subjects.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 100%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 33%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 114
Maths 108

Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 3 0
Third Preference 1 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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