Long Ridings Primary School

About Long Ridings Primary School

Long Ridings Primary School in Brentwood holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed by an ungraded inspection in 2024 that found the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well above the Essex local authority average of 62%, placing the school 4th out of 18 primary schools in Brentwood and in the top 10% nationally. The school’s ranking score of 83 reflects strong core outcomes, with reading a particular strength — 96% of pupils reached the expected standard and half achieved the higher standard. Maths and writing also performed well, with 89% reaching the expected standard in each. These results suggest a school that delivers consistently solid academic foundations for its 400 pupils.

Digging deeper into the 2023/24 data, the school’s average reading score of 110 and maths average of 108 both exceed the national average, indicating that pupils are making strong progress in these subjects. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading (50%), writing (44%) and maths (43%) is notably robust, with reading particularly impressive. The school’s Ofsted report from 2015 rated leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all as Good, and the 2024 ungraded inspection found no reason to change that judgement. With no progress scores published for reading, writing or maths, it is not possible to compare value-added directly, but the attainment figures alone paint a picture of a school where most children leave Year 6 well-prepared for secondary school. The school’s Brentwood ranking of 4th out of 18 primaries reinforces this.

Long Ridings is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 and currently 400 pupils on roll. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 134 applications for 40 places, a ratio of 3.35 to one, with 35 first-preference offers made. The school serves a relatively affluent area — just 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — and offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, a forest school and a chapel. Clubs cover drama, choir, book club, chess, gardening and coding, while sports include dance, tennis, rounders, cross country and athletics. The school’s SEND provision supports pupils with specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a well-regarded local school that suits families seeking strong academic outcomes within a supportive, well-equipped environment.

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