Longfield Primary School

About Longfield Primary School

Longfield Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 170 applications for just 57 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.98 — meaning nearly three families applied for every available spot. Of those 170 applications, 44 were first-preference choices, and 44 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that almost all families who put Longfield as their top pick secured a place. The school is led by headteacher Pam Virdee and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is a mixed, non-religious state primary in the London borough of Harrow, with a current roll of 670 pupils against a capacity of 840, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9 per cent, which is slightly below the national average.

Academically, Longfield Primary holds a Good rating from Ofsted across all categories in its most recent inspection, which took place in 2023. This includes Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school’s previous inspection in 2013 also rated it Good overall. In terms of Key Stage 2 outcomes for the 2023/24 academic year, 66 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the Harrow local authority average of 72 per cent, and places Longfield 26th out of 38 primary schools in the borough. However, individual subject scores are stronger: 83 per cent met the expected standard in maths, with an average score of 108, and 81 per cent did so in reading, with an average score of 107. A smaller proportion reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined — just 4 per cent — though 41 per cent achieved the higher standard in maths alone.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, dining hall, playing fields, a sensory room, and a forest school area. Sports on offer include gymnastics, netball, dance, football, cross country, cricket and swimming, while clubs include gardening, book club and science club. For families with children who have additional needs, Longfield provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and physical disabilities. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, 0.9 km away, which may be a consideration for families who prioritise a higher Ofsted grade. Overall, Longfield is a well-subscribed, Good-rated school with strong maths outcomes and a broad offer of facilities and support, making it a practical choice for families in Harrow who value a non-faith, inclusive environment.

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