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Longford Primary Academy

Cannock Chase, WS11 1PDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#11,690
of 13,686 nationally

About Longford Primary Academy

Longford Primary Academy sits within the Staffordshire local authority, in the Cannock Chase borough, and is one of 23 primary schools in that immediate area. According to the most recent local rankings, it places 21st out of those 23, placing it in the bottom half of Cannock Chase primaries. For context, the top-performing schools in the same local authority include St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School, all of which achieved the highest possible ranking score. Longford is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a current roll of 276 pupils against a capacity of 414, meaning there is room to grow. The school has a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 44.6%, well above the national average, and it does not have a religious character. The headteacher is Louise Lawrence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAscot Drive, Cannock, Cannock Chase, WS11 1PD
HeadteacherLouise Lawrence
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils276
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity276 / 414 (67% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceAthleticsSwimmingRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaGardeningFilm ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: longford.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longford Primary Academy

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