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Schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

A town in Kent

  • Town
  • 15 schools and nurseries
  • 2,877 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley at a glance

Behind England on primary inspections

How Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Below England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 75%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 51%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 41.8 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries157 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 75%. England 96%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 51%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 32%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 16%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 22%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

4 state schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, best first

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Longfield, DA3 8BL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

33 first choices, 30 offers made

Ready for secondary school75%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 8
Pupils
217
View school Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Leigh Academy Hartley

Longfield, DA3 8BT · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

49 first choices, 53 offers made

Ready for secondary school90%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 7
Pupils
445
View school Leigh Academy Hartley

New Ash Green Primary School

Longfield, DA3 8JT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

53 first choices, 56 offers made

Ready for secondary school45%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 13
Pupils
400
View school New Ash Green Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

1 state schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, best first

Leigh Academy Longfield

Longfield, DA3 7PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

136 first choices, 173 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 16
Pupils
992
View school Leigh Academy Longfield
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

7 in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

2 in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, by the school's Eduscope score

Leigh Academy Longfield

Longfield, DA3 7PH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

136 first choices, 173 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 16
Pupils
992
View school Leigh Academy Longfield

Leigh Academy Milestone

Longfield, DA3 8JZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
374
View school Leigh Academy Milestone

Special Schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

2 in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Leigh Academy Milestone

Longfield, DA3 8JZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
374
View school Leigh Academy Milestone

Rowhill School

Longfield, DA3 7PW · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 51
Pupils
163
View school Rowhill School

Private Schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

1 in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Steephill School

Longfield, DA3 7BG · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
76
View school Steephill School
The map

Every school in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, on one map

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Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Requires improvementSteephill School, InspectedRowhill School, Needs attention in 4 areasNew Ash Green Primary School, GoodLeigh Academy Longfield, GoodLeigh Academy Milestone, OutstandingLeigh Academy Hartley, OutstandingOur Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield, OutstandingTiny Tigers Pre School Ltd, OutstandingNew Ash Green Preschool Ltd, GoodBeaming Stars Day Nursery, GoodLittle Leaves Pre-School, GoodBright Horizons Longfield Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodKiddiecare Daycare and PreschoolMolly's Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding4
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley vs England

How good are Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

Longfield, New Ash Green and HartleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    75%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    51%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    32%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
51% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%25%40%2018201920222023202420252026
24% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has 15 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley16%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley

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How many schools are in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley has 15 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

The highest-ranked schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley on Eduscope are Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield, Leigh Academy Hartley, New Ash Green Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, 51% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is 15.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley is 22.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

There are 2,877 pupils enrolled across schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley, with 1,348 in primary and 1,529 in secondary. 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

There is 1 independent school in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley. Fees vary by school and age group, so check with each school. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 15 schools in Longfield, New Ash Green and Hartley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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