The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 143
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Head
- Mrs Sally Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Plealey Road, Longden, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 8EX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Longden CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longden CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longden CofE Primary School?
Longden CofE Primary School currently has 143 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longden CofE Primary School take?
Longden CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longden CofE Primary School?
Longden CofE Primary School is in Shrewsbury, SY5 8EX, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longden CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longden CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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