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Longwood Primary Academy

Goodgraded 20/04/2023Ages 3–11425 pupils
Harlow, CM18 7RQ
Essex

Longwood Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harlow, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 425 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/04/2023, Longwood Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Harlow can view Longwood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harlow (CM18 7RQ), Longwood Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Latest graded inspection

Last inspected 20/04/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)76%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake39.2%
Free school meals39.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language31.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled95%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.3%
Attendance95.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in HarlowSee the full area report for CM18 7RQ