Longlands Primary School
Sidcup, DA15 7JG · Bexley · primary school
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22nd of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, basketball, athletics, badminton, and rugby, alongside choir and Young Voices, with community visits arranged.
Getting in
The published school roll is 293 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the community visits?
What Ofsted said about Longlands Primary School
Overview
Longlands Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "fun, safe and welcoming" environment where pupils enjoy attending. The report highlights a strong sense of community, high attendance, and positive feedback from parents, with staff feeling well supported and pupils demonstrating kindness and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are taught a "broad and balanced curriculum" enriched by workshops, trips, and visiting authors that bring subject learning to life.
- Early reading and writing development is prioritised, with daily phonics and catch-up sessions helping many pupils become fluent readers.
- Staff are alert to pupils falling behind, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive coordinated support.
- Mathematics teaching has been strengthened through external expertise, resulting in pupils developing into "confident mathematicians" with secure understanding of key concepts.
- The school fosters well-being for both pupils and staff, with low-level disruption being rare and behaviour well managed.
Areas to improve
- Class activities, including adaptations for pupils with SEND, sometimes do not match the curriculum’s ambition, preventing some pupils from deepening their subject-specific knowledge and skills.
- When listening to weaker pupils read, some staff do not ensure pupils apply their phonics knowledge sufficiently, hindering the development of full reading fluency.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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
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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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