Longford Primary Academy
Cannock, WS11 1PD · Staffordshire · primary school
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144th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.4/10 against 1,275 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longford Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Kids Kitchen and Art Club, attend trips to Stanton Bowers, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 414. 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 are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Kids Kitchen club?
What Ofsted said about Longford Primary Academy
Overview
Longford Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils are happy, feel safe, and want to do well. The school has established a harmonious community with strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. While ambition for pupil outcomes is high, the report notes that this is not yet fully realised in published key stage 2 results, though the revised curriculum is helping pupils retain more knowledge.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-designed to ensure pupils learn important knowledge, with new learning building securely on what they already know.
- There is a "rigorous and well-structured approach to early reading," supported by high-quality staff training and regular checks to fix misunderstandings.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, with behaviour in lessons being "positive and focused on learning" and interactions with others being kind and considerate.
- The school supports wider development well, offering many opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities such as school councillors and peer mentors.
- Governors and trustees are effective in their roles, providing appropriate challenge and support to the school.
Areas to improve
- Some key stage 2 pupils who are still learning to read do not receive "precise and targeted support," hindering their reading fluency.
- The curriculum is not sufficiently tailored for pupils who have already mastered content, meaning they miss opportunities to "deepen and apply their understanding in different contexts."
- Strategies to improve attendance are not yet reducing the absence of some persistently absent pupils, causing them to miss important learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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