Longdean School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rumballs Rd Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 8JB |
| Phone | 01442217277 |
| Reference Number | 137110 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1443 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49%
Girls: 51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 125 | 245 |
| 8 | 109 | 131 | 240 |
| 9 | 114 | 125 | 239 |
| 10 | 135 | 107 | 242 |
| 11 | 132 | 107 | 239 |
| 12 | 47 | 73 | 120 |
| 13 | 50 | 68 | 118 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-04-30 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-11 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 30 April 2025 |
| 2019-11-26 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 13 January 2020 |
| 2015-12-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 05 January 2016 |
| 2013-04-24 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 16 May 2013 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| 2011-09-20 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 14 October 2011 |
| Previously as Longdean School | |
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 22 February 2010 |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 17 January 2007 |
| 2002-01-21 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 24 April 2002 |
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 22 February 2010 |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 17 January 2007 |
| 2002-01-21 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 24 April 2002 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Peascroft Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8ER |
0.12 miles |
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Chambersbury Primary School
Hill Common, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JH |
0.23 miles |
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Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Acorn Road, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8DW |
0.38 miles |
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The Reddings Primary School
Bennetts End Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8DX |
0.42 miles |
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Belswains Primary School
Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9QJ |
0.55 miles |
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Lime Walk Primary School
Lime Walk, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9LN |
0.58 miles |
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Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Belswains Lane, Nash Mills, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9XB |
0.83 miles |
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Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
Green Lane, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4SA |
0.83 miles |
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Tudor Primary School
Redwood Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9ER |
0.93 miles |
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Broadfield Academy
Windmill Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4BX |
1.07 miles |
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Hobletts Manor Junior School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS |
1.18 miles |
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Hobletts Manor Infants' School
Adeyfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5JS |
1.18 miles |
|
Two Waters Primary School
High Ridge Close, Apsley, High Ridge Close, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0AU |
1.36 miles |
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Jupiter Primary School
Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5NT |
1.59 miles |
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Heath Lane Nursery School
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT |
1.62 miles |
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South Hill Primary School
Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TT |
1.62 miles |
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George Street Primary School
George Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5HJ |
1.64 miles |
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Yewtree Primary School
Fletcher Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5QR |
1.73 miles |
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Kings Langley Primary School
Common Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8DQ |
1.8 miles |
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Boxmoor Primary School
Cowper Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1PF |
1.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Woodfield School
Malmes Croft, Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8RL |
0.4 miles |
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The Adeyfield Academy
Longlands, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4DE |
0.83 miles |
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Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP |
0.88 miles |
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The Hemel Hempstead School
Heath Lane, The Hemel Hempstead School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TX |
1.62 miles |
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Lockers Park School
Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TL |
1.85 miles |
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The Collett School
Lockers Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1TQ |
1.92 miles |
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Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN |
1.99 miles |
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Laureate Academy
Warners End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3DW |
2.03 miles |
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Redbourn Park School
Grovehill Youth Centre, Stevenage Rise, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6BH |
2.24 miles |
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The Astley Cooper School
St Agnell's Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7HL |
2.35 miles |
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John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hollybush Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 2PH |
2.73 miles |
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Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
2.87 miles |
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Westbrook Hay
|
3.12 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
3.52 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
3.74 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
3.81 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
3.82 miles |
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St Columba's College
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4AW |
3.96 miles |
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The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA |
4.01 miles |
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St Albans School
Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
4.22 miles |