Longtown Community Primary School
Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longtown Community Primary School is a primary school in Hereford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 2nd of 37 primary schools in Hereford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2014, report published 8 July 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 April 2024
Pupils love coming to school regularly. They enjoy their subjects and, in some cases, wish they had more time to study them. Reading is at the heart of the curriculum. Texts are carefully selected to match with pupils' studies in other subjects, such as science and geography. They also draw on the farming background of many pupils. The school wants all pupils to do well. The mantra is, 'Everyone strives to be their very best'. This is particularly achieved in phonics, where all pupils in Year 1 achieve well. The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are a significant strength. Pupils are kind and respectful to each other, and enthusiastic in their learning. They ask enquiring questions from an early age. Pupils feel safe in school and know there is always someone to talk to. The school makes full use of its Olchon Valley environment in the shadow of the Black Mountains. This includes making use of the local outdoor centre. The school provides pupils with wider experiences that contrast with its rural location. To experience more diverse settings, pupils travel to the city of Cardiff, where they visit a mosque and a synagogue.
What the school should improve
- A few foundation subjects are not as well embedded as others. In addition, the school's checks on the implementation of these subjects are less well developed. As a result, the impact on pupils' learning is not as successful as it could be. The school should ensure that the curriculum for all subjects is implemented effectively so that pupils achieve consistently well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll
Schools near Longtown Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaelchurch Escley Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% met the expected standard |
| Peterchurch Primary School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Madley Primary School | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Eckley-Gardner
- Phone
- 01873860239
- Address
- Longtown, Hereford, HR2 0LE
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116705
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.