The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 122
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 56.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Karen Follows (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Waveney Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 3JU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Long Mead Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Long Mead Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Mead Community Primary School?
Long Mead Community Primary School currently has 122 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Mead Community Primary School take?
Long Mead Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Mead Community Primary School?
Long Mead Community Primary School is in Tonbridge, TN10 3JU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Mead Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Long Mead Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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