Longfield Primary School
Harrow, HA2 7NZ · Harrow · primary school
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16th of 38 primary schools in Harrow we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.7/10 against 4,166 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include Bug Club, cricket, football, tag rugby, hockey, athletics, African drumming, drama, and circus skills. Trips visit Ark Farm, Hertfordshire Zoo, Headstone Manor, RHS Wisley, and PGL, alongside theatre visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 617 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the residential trips structured for younger pupils?
What Ofsted said about Longfield Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Longfield Primary School are described as “happy and kept safe” within a “positive, inclusive ethos” driven by clear routines and core values. The school delivers a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that generally helps pupils deepen their knowledge and prepares them well for the next stage of their education. Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to high standards, with staff showing high morale and effective support for pupils’ personal development.
Strengths
- Early reading is prioritised with “precision and consistency,” resulting in pupils developing as “accurate and fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is “cumulatively sequenced,” allowing pupils to revisit learning and understand “more complex ideas over time.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “accurately identified” and receive tailored support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is focused on learning with “no low-level disruption,” and pupils settle quickly in lessons.
- Leaders ensure pupils are prepared for “life in modern Britain” through learning about British values, democracy, and different faiths.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks and activities “do not consistently reflect the ambition of the planned curriculum,” limiting how well pupils secure knowledge for complex concepts.
- Senior and subject leaders must check that the curriculum in each subject is “implemented consistently and reflects the intended ambition.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with rigorous monitoring, proactive staff identification of concerns, and robust recruitment procedures in place.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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