Longlands Primary School and Nursery
About Longlands Primary School and Nursery
Longlands Primary School and Nursery stands out sharply against the Hertfordshire average for primary schools. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 sits at 64%, Longlands achieves 71% — a clear seven-point advantage. That places it 6th out of 26 primary schools in Broxbourne, putting it in the top quarter of its immediate borough. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Outstanding, a grade it earned in its most recent graded inspection, having previously held a Good rating. Its leadership and management, as well as early years provision, were both judged Outstanding. This is a school that has clearly improved its standing and now performs well above the typical Hertfordshire primary.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 19 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:45-08:55
After-school care
15:25-17:30
Source: longlands.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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