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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in a range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, enjoy school, and value their teachers' commitment and enthusiasm.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are energetic recruiters for clubs and encourage attendance.
Strengths and Challenges: Significant staffing changes in science have limited progress in the past but are now stable.
Communication: Leaders communicate well with parents; responses were overwhelmingly positive and supportive of the academy's leadership.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all responses from parents were positive about the academy.
Opportunities for Involvement: Governors monitor and support the new building's opening.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher has a clear vision communicated effectively, supported by senior leaders.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders support improvement by careful decision-making and matching policy to pupil needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and incidents are quickly resolved. Pupils feel confident staff will deal effectively with issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The academy’s welfare systems ensure pupils are well cared for, especially the most vulnerable.
Extracurricular Offerings: A broad range of extracurricular activities and clubs are offered, including academic, sporting, and recreational clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers run catch-up clubs and revision classes to support students.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor play and social areas are well utilised by students.
Career Counselling Services: Good-quality careers advice is provided starting in Year 8, with further guidance in Years 10 and 11.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guidance starts in Year 9 with 'pathways days' for making informed decisions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The academy’s provision for pupils with speech and language or communication difficulties is of exceptionally high quality.
Subjects Offered: Academic and vocational courses are offered, and current pupils in Years 10 and 11 are on track to achieve well in all science subjects.
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Longdean School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 1436 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Good Good -
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.2 - 16.6
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 45% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 2.70% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 37.35% 29.96%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 50.5% 42.99%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 54% 30.28% 25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 15.56% 10.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 21% 21.37% 15.47%
EBacc average points score 3.87 3.37 2.82

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 93.36% 90.52%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 223 138 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 89.49% 84.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 32.25% 32.75%
School sixth forms 44% 47.62% 29.73%
Sixth form colleges SP 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 7.96% 11.48%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.37% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.34 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 39.23% 32.78%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 51.68% 45.26%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 58% 30.36% 24.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 3% 17.89% 12.99%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 6% 22.57% 17.14%
EBacc average points score 3.78 3.51 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 90.81% 90.39%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 220 135 140
Pupils staying in education 91% 88.37% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 38% 48.52% 30.75%
Sixth form colleges SP 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 5.41% 11.13%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 1.41% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.36 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 5 33.34% 29.24%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 1 47.05% 43.34%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 51% 29.27% 25.76%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 15.54% 11.44%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 16% 15 21.09% 16.45%
EBacc average points score 3.79 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 89.37% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 201 130 135
Pupils staying in education 90% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 52% 30.93% 33.3%
School sixth forms 37% 47.29% 31.15%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations SP 5.52% 11.19%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.11% 2.76%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.09 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 1 34.96% 29.18%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 47.77% 42.58%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 2% 29.08% 24.69%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 16.17% 11.29%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 1% 19 21.85% 15.97%
EBacc average points score 3.45 3.3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 84.29% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 131 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 24.6% 28.32%
School sixth forms 52% 47.98% 31.51%
Sixth form colleges - 0.5% 9.07%
Other education destinations - 1.68% 5.94%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 1.7% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 1.5% 2.06%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.37 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 41% 35.25% 29.51%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 49.19% 43.04%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 53% 30.85% 25.21%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 20.2% 14.68%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 21.91% 16.23%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 87.55% 85.23%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 193 134 144
Pupils staying in education 94% 43.81% 58.15%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 27.71% 30.56%
School sixth forms 51% 48.14% 32.11%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 2.63% 5.75%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 1.74% 2.46%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.1 32.74 29.99
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.87 31.59 29.55
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 2.70% 15.43% 13.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 75 150 201
Students staying in education 59% 63.36% 58.59%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 30% 21.3% 21.14%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 7.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.73 36.9 33.4
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.18 35.3 32.48
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.6% 20.26% 17.69%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 91 180 248
Students staying in education 62% 64.63% 60.66%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 27% 18.52% 17.72%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 9.21% 10.7%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.21 1 32.57 29.38
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.44 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 9.4% 16.46% 13.04%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 72 182 231
Students staying in education 51% 60.54% 57.28%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.7% 7.78%
Students entering employment 37% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 6.93% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.78 2 31.83 29.02
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.74 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 11.3% 16.88% 13.34%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 21 22.77% 31.48%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment 23% 13.42% 15.8%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.94% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.22 30.74 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.47 31.86 27.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 10.4% 16.88% 12.63%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 5 2 3
Students staying in education 8 31.6% 36.22%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 19% 20.42% 20.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longdean School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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