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Longfield Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Longfield Academy
- Secondary
- Darlington DL3 0HT
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are not yet benefiting from a good education; expectations for pupils are not high enough
Behaviour and Attitudes: Significant incidents of poor behaviour and bullying; recent improvements but issues remain
Academic Progress: Quality varies; improvements needed for disadvantaged students
Behaviour and Attitudes: Embedded 'choices' policy; challenging behaviour persists
Strengths and Challenges: Staff workload and well-being concerns; teaching inconsistent across subjects
Qualifications and Training: Thorough subject knowledge; some teaching lacks clarity
Strengths and Challenges: Strong support for SEND; gaps in pupil knowledge remain
Communication: Some parents concerned about the lack of improvement in pupil behaviour
Parent Satisfaction: Parents expressed concerns over persistent poor behaviour and lack of improvement
Communication: Governance informs parents about strengths and improvements
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have not done enough to tackle disruption and bullying
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvement plans lack clear targets and regular review; inconsistent implementation
Actions for Quality Improvement: New curriculum leaders require time to implement plans
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding procedures effective; daily updates on pupil welfare
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying and use of discriminatory language are issues; action is not always taken seriously
Managing Bullying and Safety: Suspensions reduced but exclusions high
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance efforts reduce persistent absenteeism
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can take part in a range of careers activities
Career Counselling Services: Well-developed careers provision with various activities and unbiased advice
Managing and Supporting SEND: Provision for SEND pupils is inadequate; staff need more training on support strategies
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About Us
Longfield Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 793 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 20.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | -0.09 | 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 | 46.5 | 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 | 39% | 27.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.92% | 43.07% |
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 | 17% | 21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.23% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.42 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 126 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 36.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 10.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.22% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4.22% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.33% | 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 | -0.11 | 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 | 48.5 | 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 | 44% | 28.08% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 40.62% | 45.33% |
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 | 21% | 22.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 9.69% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 14.62% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.56 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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% | 92.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 129 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 88.56% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 40.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 11.11% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 32.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.67% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2% | 2.13% |
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 | -0.11 | 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 | 45.1 | 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% | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 40.69% | 43.41% |
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 | 42% | 22.77% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 7.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 12.85% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.75 | 2.44 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 91.57% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 117 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.57% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 2.75% |
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.58% | 42.62% |
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 | - | 24.5% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.27 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� 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 | - | 93.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 123 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 17.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.71% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.86% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longfield Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1