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Longshaw Primary Academy

Waltham Forest, E4 6LHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#4,421
of 13,686 nationally

About Longshaw Primary Academy

Longshaw Primary Academy is a school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 76 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.62, meaning nearly four families applied for every spot. Of those 76 applicants, 16 put Longshaw as their first preference, and all 16 were offered a place. While the school does not publish a parent satisfaction survey score, this level of demand is a strong signal that families in Waltham Forest rate it highly. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It has a relatively small roll of 217 pupils against a capacity of 459, so there is room for growth, but the current popularity suggests it is already well-regarded in the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLongshaw Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 6LH
HeadteacherJane Woods
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)36.0%
School Capacity217 / 459 (47% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: longshawprimaryacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longshaw Primary Academy

Longshaw 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.