Longwell Green Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Longwell Green Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 140th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 September 2019, report published 9 October 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 February 2025

Longwell Green Primary is a wonderful school. Pupils work hard and they play hard. Everyone has a chance to shine. The school's vision of 'inspiring learning' is lived and breathed each day. Everyone is valued, included and cared for at this friendly school. Staff create positive and nurturing relationships with pupils. They make sure that learning activities match pupils' learning needs. Pupils know that they are expected to try their best, and they do. As a result, pupils achieve well. The school ensures that pupils are well prepared for their next steps in education. During playtimes, pupils experience an exciting range of activities and resources outside. They learn to take risks and to have fun together. Pupils play sport, build dens and use their imagination to go on an adventure in a suitcase! As a result of the high expectations, which are consistent across the school, pupils behave extremely well. They look after one another. They are kind, polite and courteous. They talk with enthusiasm about the school rules: to be ready, to respect and to care. Pupils are extremely proud to belong to Longwell Green Primary.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

386 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals6.7%

6.7%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.9%

3.9%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Longwell Green Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Parkwall Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Barrs Court Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Cherry Garden Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
St Anne's Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Darren Brown
Address
Ellacombe Road, Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 9BA
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
URN
109030

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.