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 |
Longdean School has been effective in maintaining the standards identified during its previous inspection. The school, which is part of the Scholars’ Education Trust, offers a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. While the school has a broad and ambitious curriculum, there are concerns regarding the performance of some students, particularly in their end-of-year examinations, which have shown a decline, partially due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sixth form students demonstrate stronger achievement and readiness for their next steps in education or employment.
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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 02 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Sep 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Longdean School | |
| 26 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school provides a friendly and nurturing environment.
- Effective behaviour management policies create a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to thrive.
- A broad and ambitious curriculum that caters to pupils' interests.
- High-quality extracurricular activities that enrich student experiences.
- Effective reading support for pupils to improve their skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Some students do not achieve as well as they should by the end of Year 11.
- Inconsistent implementation of curriculum standards across subjects.
- High absence rates among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.7% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.2 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.84 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 4.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 202 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 140 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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