The Long Eaton School
Nottingham, NG10 3NP · Derbyshire · secondary school
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41st of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire we can score. 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 — 2.9/10 against 643 of them, against 2.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.5 · 22 | 30% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.33 · 25 | 25% | 0.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.3 · 25 | 10% | 0.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Long Eaton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.33 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,121 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,237. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken following the 2024 Ofsted inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Long Eaton School
Overview
The inspection found that the school’s overall effectiveness requires improvement, with similar judgements for the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. However, sixth-form provision was judged to be good, and most pupils enjoy attending school while feeling well-supported, particularly those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school has developed an "ambitious and well-planned curriculum" with clear sequencing of topics and vocabulary.
- Sixth-form students benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and strong teacher subject knowledge, feeling well-supported and prepared for their next steps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel "well-supported" and access a bespoke curriculum matched to their needs.
- There are "positive relationships between staff and pupils," and attendance rates are improving.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils feel safe knowing they can talk to staff about worries.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must systematically check pupils’ understanding to address gaps in learning, as they do not always verify retention or recall.
- Staff need to present new subject matter more clearly and correct basic punctuation and grammar errors to ensure high-quality written work.
- The behaviour policy must be applied consistently to address off-task behaviour, and the personal development curriculum must be delivered effectively to ensure pupils understand British values and equalities.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 41.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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