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What is Longford Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Longford Park Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Longford Park Primary Academy located?

Longford Park Primary Academy is located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, South West, GL2 9FP.

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Longford Park Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Longford Park Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Longford Park Primary Academy

Longford Park Primary Academy is a primary free school in Gloucester, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Longford Park Primary Academy has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 104 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.8%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected61%Attendance94.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Longford Park Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 104 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Longford Park Primary Academy is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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Environment score: 57/100

Good surroundings

Air quality72/100

Transport access28/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Longford Park Primary Academy

At Longford Park Primary Academy, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths.

Attendance at Longford Park Primary Academy

Longford Park Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Longford Park Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Longford Park Primary Academy is 17.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Longford Park Primary Academy

Longford Park Primary Academy has 104 pupils on roll.

10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Longford Park Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Longford Park Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Longford Park Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Longford Park Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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