SchoolScoresLongdean School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB
01442 217277 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 December 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
137 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 51 of its 82 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 31 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 26th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 32nd highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 55 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 50 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 95% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 110 parents who had raised a concern Joint 28th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 43 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 20 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 73% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 65% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hertfordshire figures pool parents at the Hertfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
241 pupils in this year group.
35% — 18 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.4 | 50.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
236 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the Hertfordshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 95% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 50% | 58% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 31% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
102 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 31% | 58% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.2 | 36.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 220 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 27 | 0% | 7% | 16% |
| Sociology | 23 | 0% | 4% | 20% |
| Government and Politics | 19 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| History | 18 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| Economics | 16 | 0% | 6% | 26% |
| English Literature | 16 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 16 | 6% | 25% | 40% |
| Biology | 15 | 0% | 13% | 27% |
| Geography | 14 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Psychology | 13 | 0% | 15% | 19% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 8% | 30% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 11% | 11% | 34% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 17% | 24% |
| Film Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Design and Technology (Product Design), Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
80 students in this year group.
90% — 8 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 90% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 28% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 90% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
83 students in this year group.
73% — 10 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 73% | 63% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 224 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 244 |
| Of those, offered a place | 206 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 681 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.9% | 17.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.2% | 13.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 15.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 42% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 21.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 57% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead. Higher than 39% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Adeyfield Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abbot's Hill School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Hemel Hempstead School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lockers Park School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Kings Langley School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Laureate Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Astley Cooper School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- John F Kennedy Catholic School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Longdean School's Ofsted rating?
Longdean School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 December 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Longdean School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Longdean School?
88% of the 137 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Longdean School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Longdean School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 244 families put Longdean School as their first choice for 224 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 206 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137110.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.