Located in Hereford, Longtown Community Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Longtown Community Primary School currently has around 51 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.2% boys and 58.8% girls. Around 13.7% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LE
Website: www.longtown.hereford.sch.uk
Telephone: 01873860239
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Herefordshire, County of
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jane Barnes
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 116705

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 51
Number of Boys: 21
Number of Girls: 30

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4% 4%
Persistent absence: 7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British94.10%48
Other White3.90%2
Other Mixed2.00%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
33%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.8
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longtown Community Primary School
Longtown , HR2 0LE
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.