Longwood Infant Academy
About Longwood Infant Academy
If you are a parent considering Longwood Infant Academy, the feedback from other families is remarkably strong. In the most recent Parent View survey, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to another parent. That is a rare and telling statistic. The school is also clearly popular: for its 2025/26 reception intake, there were 22 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.75. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers suggest you would need to have the school at the top of your list to stand a good chance. Digging into the survey details, 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. A combined 92% felt the school has high expectations for their child, and 96% agreed that their child does well there. The only slight note of caution came on bullying: 70% of parents marked the question as not applicable, which is generally a positive sign, though 4% strongly disagreed that it is dealt with quickly.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 27 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
28 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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.
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