The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
44%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,443
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Georgiades (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
September 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chambersbury Primary School
Primary · 368m away
Woodfield School
Special school · 642m away
The Reddings Primary School
Primary · 673m away
Belswains Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Adeyfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Adeyfield Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Longdean School a selective school?
No. Longdean School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Longdean School's Ofsted rating?
Longdean School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longdean School?
Longdean School currently has 1,443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longdean School take?
Longdean School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Longdean School?
Longdean School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longdean School have a sixth form?
Yes, Longdean School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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