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Long Row Primary School

Long Row Primary School

Amber Valley, DE56 1DRPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

84%

Capacity

264

Pupils

2.3x

Demand

About Long Row Primary School

Long Row Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 264 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Long Row Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa White, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4385th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 43 in Amber Valley.

Long Row Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 31 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Long Row Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Long Row Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLong Row, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 1DR
HeadteacherLisa White
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils264
Free School Meals (FSM)19.7%
School Capacity264 / 315 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (14 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)

4385th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

391st of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 50%

14th of 43

In Amber Valley

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

70%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:81%
Higher:43%
Writing
Expected:84%
Higher:27%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:84%
Higher:16%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

73%

'23/24

70%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballTennisDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

31

Applications

72

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

30 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Long Row Primary School

Long Row Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01773823319www.longrow.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Long Row, Belper

Amber Valley, DE56 1DR

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Long Row, Belper

Amber Valley, DE56 1DR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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