The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,088
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Shipman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbrook Special School
Special school · Very close
Stanton Vale School
Special school · Very close
Dovedale Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Brooklands Primary School
Primary · 881m away
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Trent College
Independent · 1000m away
Harrington Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Long Eaton School a selective school?
No. The Long Eaton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Long Eaton School's Ofsted rating?
The Long Eaton School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Long Eaton School?
The Long Eaton School currently has 1,088 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Long Eaton School take?
The Long Eaton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Long Eaton School?
The Long Eaton School is in Nottingham, NG10 3NP, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Long Eaton School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Long Eaton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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