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Longdean School

State school · Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,443 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,443 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Graham Cunningham

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School 21 %
OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Belswains Primary School 9 %
Chambersbury Primary School 8 %
Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School 7 %
Tudor Primary School 7 %
The Reddings Primary School 7 %
Lime Walk Primary School 6 %
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School 5 %
Broadfield Academy 5 %
Hobletts Manor Junior School 5 %
Hammond Academy 2 %
Two Waters Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
34.3%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.57
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
92
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.62 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,443
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Rumballs Rd
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 8JB
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Telephone: 01442 217277

Email: admin@longdean.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.longdean.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Longdean School Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB
1,443 Pupil numbers
25.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
92 Number of teachers
28 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
34.3%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.50
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 4
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 110 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 239 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 238 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 239 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 112 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17.3%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.57
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 7 C
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 13 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 B
History GCE A level 17 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 32 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 14 B
Chemistry GCE A level 8 B
Biology GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 7 C
Art and Design GCE A level 8 C
Physics GCE AS level 16 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 8 B
Biology GCE AS level 16 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Longdean School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 18 and has 9 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.62 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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