The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rowena Kaminski (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Linden Way, Fairfields, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Longlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longlands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longlands Primary School?
Longlands Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longlands Primary School take?
Longlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longlands Primary School?
Longlands Primary School is in Market Drayton, TF9 1QU, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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