State School
#11 in Best Primary Schools in Derbyshire Dales
Longstone CofE Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Longstone CofE Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Longstone CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Great Longstone DE45 1TZ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Early Years | Good |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Good |
| The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision | Good |
| How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend | Good |
| The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Reading is rigorously taught from early years with regular checks on progress and supplementary support provided.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum is ambitious and logically organized, with increasing complexity over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need better strategies to connect current learning with prior knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Effective systems help identify and support struggling readers early.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff provide extra support to ensure all pupils become fluent readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave calmly in lessons and show maturity and independence during playtimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems ensure pupils with SEND can access the same curriculum as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There are clear policies and daily assemblies focusing on well-being and safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Despite some lacking knowledge in British values, pupils understand safety, including online.
Parent Feedback: Parents describe the school as 'excellent', 'inclusive' and 'caring'.
Parental Involvement: Parents attend school sessions to learn how to support their children at home.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in football, tag rugby clubs, and music lessons.
Outdoor Facilities: Playtimes include reading and board games promoting calm and independent behaviour.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers model thinking for pupils and check understanding in each lesson.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils build their knowledge over time and can describe important knowledge from subjects.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers frequently check what pupils have understood in each lesson.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes struggle to match tasks with pupils' existing knowledge.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Longstone CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 100 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Longstone CofE Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 53.86% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.12% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 88% 7 | 58.94% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 7 | 9.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.0 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 8 | 57.25% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 9.52% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% | 53.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 8.32% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
Best Schools 2025
Longstone CofE Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
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 | 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 | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Longstone CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
