Longshaw Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Longshaw Road Chingford London E4 6LH |
| Reference Number | 147179 |
Longshaw Primary Academy has been assessed as good overall, reflecting a strong quality of education, positive behavior, and effective leadership. Leaders have established a welcoming culture that promotes high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school's early years provision stands out as outstanding, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their next stages of learning. The inspectors noted that teachers exhibit strong subject knowledge and generally provide clear instruction, although there are occasional lapses in checking pupils' understanding before introducing new content. The school, which has not been inspected previously under section 5, shows a commitment to continuous improvement and has built strong relationships with parents and the community. It effectively incorporates a variety of extracurricular activities, and pupils engage enthusiastically in learning. However, there is a need for further development in teaching strategies to systematically address misconceptions and deepen pupils' understanding, thus ensuring that they are fully prepared to master new concepts as the curriculum progresses.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.47%
Girls: 52.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 47% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 3 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 5 | 15 | 26 | 41 |
| 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 26.7% |
| White, Other | 26.3% |
| African | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| Caribbean | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and inclusive culture.
- High levels of pupil happiness and motivation.
- Outstanding early years provision.
- Effective management of behavior with clear systems in place.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Good attendance and robust safeguarding arrangements.
- Positive parental engagement and support.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional gaps in checking and clarifying pupils' understanding before moving on to new content.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
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.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.8 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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