The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 34 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jane Woods
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLime Academy Larkswood
Primary · 1.1km away
Trinity Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Highams Park School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Ainslie Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Handsworth Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodford Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Joseph Clarke School
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Longshaw Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Longshaw Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longshaw Primary Academy?
Longshaw Primary Academy currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longshaw Primary Academy take?
Longshaw Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longshaw Primary Academy?
Longshaw Primary Academy is in London, E4 6LH, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longshaw Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Longshaw Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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