Longmoor Primary School
Nottingham, NG10 4JG · Derbyshire · primary school
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177th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,220 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longmoor Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 458. 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 expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Longmoor Primary School
Overview
Longmoor Primary School provides an education where pupils feel "valued, cared for and supported" in a "calm, nurturing and friendly environment." The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with behaviour described as positive and bullying considered "rare." While safeguarding standards are met and attendance is regular, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent achievement, particularly in mathematics and the application of handwriting skills.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a culture of "kindness, courtesy and respect," with staff building "strong, trusting relationships" that help children feel safe and confident.
- The teaching of reading is "well sequenced," successfully developing pupils' "fluency, confidence and enjoyment," with gaps in learning addressed "quickly and effectively."
- Leaders have established clear systems for attendance, resulting in a reduction in persistent absence, and provide appropriate support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- The early years curriculum ensures a "smooth transition" into school, with children developing essential basic skills and benefiting from high-quality adult interactions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve the implementation of the handwriting curriculum to ensure pupils "write fluently and accurately across the curriculum" rather than just in handwriting books.
- Achievement in mathematics requires improvement, as pupils do not achieve consistently well by the end of key stage 2 and often present calculations poorly, leading to errors.
- Teachers need to use assessment and questioning more consistently to check understanding and adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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