Longford Primary School, based in Cannock, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Longford Primary School currently has around 312 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Ascot Drive, Cannock, WS11 1PD |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Hedar |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124074 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 414 |
| Number of Pupils: | 312 |
| Number of Boys: | 152 |
| Number of Girls: | 160 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Nursery School Hunter Road , WS11 3AE | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase Children's Centre Cannock Road , WS11 5BU | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longford Primary Academy Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Junior School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longford Primary School Ascot Drive , WS11 1PD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wood CofE (A) Infants School Backcrofts , Off Wolverhampton Road WS11 1AP | - not rated | 932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Lukes CofE Primary School New Penkridge Road , WS11 1HN | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Cardinal Way , Stafford Road WS11 4AW | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cannock Chase High School Hednesford Road , WS11 1JT | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School Saredon Road , Cheslyn Hay WS6 7JQ | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock Chase Technical College The Green , WS11 1UE | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy Avon Road , WS11 1LH | 2out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chaselea PRU Avon Road , WS11 1LH | - not rated | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon School Cannock Venture House , 12 Prospect Park WS11 0LG | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks College Longford Road , WS11 0LG | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Grammar School International Study Centre Convent Close , WS11 0UR | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.