Longmeadow Primary School
Stevenage, SG2 8LT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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323rd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,046 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 62% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longmeadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 not meeting expected standards in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 32.0% who reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Longmeadow Primary School
Overview
The report states that “pupils have not received a high-quality education” over a period of time, with too many leaving “not academically prepared for their secondary school experience.” However, it notes the school is “starting to make the necessary improvements” following a period of instability, with new leaders bringing a “clear sense of purpose.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and feel safe,” valuing “warm relationships” with staff and having “trusted adults” who listen.
- Behaviour is “generally calm” during lessons, with staff managing conduct effectively and ensuring pupils understand the importance of attendance.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff setting “clear routines” and delivering a curriculum that combines children’s interests with necessary knowledge.
- Reading is a “clear priority,” with an “effective approach to teaching early reading” resulting in pupils becoming “more fluent and confident.”
- Personal development is of a “high quality,” with pupils being “respectful of different cultures” and knowing how to remain safe, including online.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff have “high expectations of the work pupils produce,” as current expectations are sometimes low and work lacks quality.
- Teaching must be “consistently effective across all subjects,” as key knowledge is not always well presented and some activities do not match curriculum aims.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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