Best Primary Schools in Longfield
8 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Longfield, 8 primary schools are available for families, accounting for 53.3% of the total primary schools in the area.
- Ofsted inspections in Longfield show 80.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools Outstanding and 2 Good out of 5 inspected.
- Longfield's primary schools have a total of 2,092 pupils, with 23.6% eligible for free school meals and 4.2% having English as an additional language.
- Primary schools in Longfield have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.58, with 47.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 and 21.3% experiencing persistent absence.
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Provisions & SEN
Steephill School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
Leigh Academy Hartley
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
New Ash Green Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Longfield?
There are 8 primary schools in Longfield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Longfield?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Longfield include Steephill School, Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield, and Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Longfield?
Longfield has 2 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 3 are rated Good, meaning 83% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Longfield ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Longfield perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Longfield, 48% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Longfield primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Longfield is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Longfield?
When choosing a primary school in Longfield, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 8 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Longfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 48% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £11,871 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.