Longwood School
Longwood School is an independent school in Bushey for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 65 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Longwood School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
Ofsted inspection: September 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bushey Hall Drive Bushey Hertfordshire WD23 2QG |
| Reference Number | 117662 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 65 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.23%
Girls: 50.77% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Longwood School has shown notable improvements since its last inspection, moving from a requires improvement grade to good in all assessed areas. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel a sense of community and pride in their education. Relationships between staff and students are respectful, leading to good behavior and social skills among pupils. The curriculum has been reviewed positively, enabling strong subject knowledge and engagement, particularly in early reading and phonics.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 May 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of community and mutual respect.
- High expectations for student achievement and good behavior.
- Well-designed early years provision fostering independence and communication skills.
- Effective daily phonics lessons helping pupils become fluent readers.
- Positive relationships between staff and students enhance the learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation in some subjects is underdeveloped.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs could be more effective.
In 2025–26, 7.7% of pupils at Longwood School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Longwood School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Longwood School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.
When was Longwood School last inspected by Ofsted?
Longwood School was last inspected in September 2025.
How many pupils does Longwood School have?
Longwood School has 65 pupils on roll.
What age range does Longwood School cover?
Longwood School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Longwood School?
Longwood School is at Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG.