Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Poole, BH15 2HF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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31st of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,208 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 4.9/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longfleet Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Safari Club, participate in Poole and East Dorset School Sports Association events, and engage in arts through the Chamber Choir, KS2 Choir, Y5 Ukulele, and Mini-Bassoon. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 627 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is offered for children joining the Chamber Choir or Mini-Bassoon groups?
What Ofsted said about Longfleet Church of England Primary School
Overview
Longfleet Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes an inclusive environment where pupils “love to learn” and achieve well, supported by high expectations and a strong sense of community. Inspectors found that the school successfully balances academic rigour with personal development, ensuring pupils feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with key knowledge broken down effectively so pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “learn well” and build on prior learning.
- Reading is described as the “beating heart of the curriculum,” with early phonics instruction and targeted support ensuring most older pupils “share a love of reading.”
- Staff use effective strategies such as “knowledge organisers, recall activities and quizzes” to help pupils “know and remember more.”
- The school’s approach to personal development is “praiseworthy,” helping pupils become “global citizens” who understand diversity and social justice.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and staff actively manage workload to ensure they “feel happy.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small minority of subjects, the curriculum is not fully embedded,” meaning some pupils do not develop a “deep understanding” of the knowledge needed for the next stage of their education. The trust must ensure the curriculum is “securely and consistently embedded” across the school.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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