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Longfield Academy

Darlington, DL3 0HTSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.47
Point estimate — check confidence interval · 2023/24
−20+2
Applications / places
1.0×
Applications did not exceed published places
86 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#2,559
of 3,141 nationally

About Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Darlington, North East, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 721 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 900.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (15 Oct 2024). the published Progress 8 score was -0.47 for 2023/24. the published Attainment 8 score was 43.6 for 2023/24. admissions data records 86 first-preference applications for 90 published places for 2025/26.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLongfield Road, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 0HT
HeadteacherAngela Sweeten
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils721
Free School Meals (FSM)36.8%
School Capacity721 / 900 (80% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

State-funded school inspections stopped receiving a single overall grade from September 2024. Renewed inspections from November 2025 use report cards with separate five-point grades that are not directly comparable with the old scale.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.