The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 39.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Pauline James (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Allton Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3NH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Longwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Longwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longwood Primary School?
Longwood Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longwood Primary School take?
Longwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longwood Primary School?
Longwood Primary School is in Tamworth, B78 3NH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Longwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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