Longshaw Primary Academy

About Longshaw Primary Academy

Longshaw Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Waltham Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 459 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Longshaw Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Woods, it falls under Waltham Forest 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 4421st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 48 in Waltham Forest.

Longshaw Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 21 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Longshaw Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Waltham Forest, Longshaw Primary Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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