Longtown Community Primary School
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Capacity
51
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Longtown Community Primary School
Longtown Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Herefordshire, County of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 51 pupils on roll. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Longtown Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Barnes, it falls under Herefordshire, County of 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 4361st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 68 in Herefordshire, County of.
Longtown Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 7 applications for 3 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 3 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longtown Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Athletics, Football, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Herefordshire, County of, Longtown Community Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0LE |
| Headteacher | Jane Barnes |
| Local Authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Number of Pupils | 51 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Apr 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4361st of 13,686
Nationally
430th of 1,378
In West Midlands
27th of 68
In Herefordshire, County of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed3
7
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
3 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Longtown, Hereford
Herefordshire, County of, HR2 0LE
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