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 |
Description
betaLongdean School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in the southeastern part of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, with an academy status (HP3 8JB). Founded in 1955, it merged with Bennett's End Secondary Modern School in 1970, becoming Longdean School while retaining its original motto, "Rejoice in Thy Youth." The school caters to students aged 11 to 18 and is renowned for its specialisms in Maths and Computing. Longdean School has a community impact through its sports center, Astro pitch, grass pitches, and Multi Use Games Area.
The establishment underwent academy status in the summer term of 2011 and has since worked in a consortium with neighboring schools Adeyfield Academy and Astley Cooper School for enhanced post-16 provision. Staff development and well-being are also coordinated through the consortium.
The school gained prominence with the inclusion in the Government's £2 billion Priority School Building Programme, which resulted in the construction of a new school building completed by 2016. The previous premises were replaced due to them exceeding their 25-year life expectancy.
Longdean School serves its catchment area of Bennetts End, Nash Mills, and Leverstock Green, and includes notable former pupils such as Paul Boateng, Jessica Stretton, and Max Whitlock.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1436 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.53%
Girls: 48.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 127 | 240 |
| 8 | 114 | 126 | 240 |
| 9 | 137 | 103 | 240 |
| 10 | 134 | 105 | 239 |
| 11 | 132 | 111 | 243 |
| 12 | 55 | 71 | 126 |
| 13 | 55 | 53 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% |
| Unclassified | 6.8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2020-01-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-26 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-12-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-09-20 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Longdean School | ||
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-21 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.29 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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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.
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