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Longfield Academy

State school · Longfield, DA3 7PH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 998 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
998 ·
Local authority
Kent County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Dr Felix Donkor

Entrance

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

OtherUnkn 36 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 11 %
Leigh Academy Hartley 10 %
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School 9 %
New Ash Green Primary School 8 %
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School 7 %
Bean Primary School 5 %
Greenlands Primary School 4 %
Fleetdown Primary Academy 3 %
Downsview Community Primary School 2 %
Riverview Junior School 2 %
Istead Rise Primary School 2 %
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
58%
LA avg.
64%
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

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

School
53%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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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.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.38
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
35.69
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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
57
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

998
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Main Road
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7PH
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Telephone: 01474 700700

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.longfieldacademy.org

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information Longfield Academy Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH
998 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
57 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
53%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

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
39.10
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

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)

-0.38 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 3
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 3
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 152 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4

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

School
10%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

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
28.38
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
35.69

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 16 C
Psychology GCE A level 20 C
Mathematics GCE A level 14 B
History GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 9 A
Film Studies GCE A level 14 C
English Literature GCE A level 7 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 C
Economics GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 12 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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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

Longfield Academy is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 40 and has 45 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.7 %
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 Yes
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
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.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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