Longwood Primary Academy
Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM18 7RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longwood Primary Academy is a primary school in Harlow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 13th of 30 primary schools in Harlow. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 15 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Children get a great start to their educational journey at Longwood Primary. Pupils enjoy attending such a warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils feel safe. They have trusting relationships with staff and know that they can share concerns if the need arises. There is little bullying. Pupils treat each other with respect. They behave well around the school because they are expected to do so. There is a harmonious atmosphere at the school. Early on, children learn how to be courteous. Good manners are commonplace. Pupils ask visitors how they are, hold doors open and make sure they are looked after. Pupils enjoy each other's company at breakfast club. The rich curriculum which pupils study includes important life skills. They learn how to be independent, for example by learning how to navigate the London Underground, or how to grow their own vegetables. Pupils have a wide variety of opportunities that they may not ordinarily experience in their lives. Many look forward to the residentials and camping under the stars. Pupils also appreciate their leadership roles where they can be a pupil advocate or a member of the school council. Parents are highly positive about the school's provision. Many commented that staff have the 'best interests of children at heart'.
What the school should improve
- School improvement planning is not as sharp as it could be. Some school priorities and actions do not give leaders specific guidance on what the issues are and how to address them. Senior leaders' monitoring activities are generic and not sufficiently focused on the school improvement priorities. This hampers leaders' ability to check what is working well and what is not. Leaders should refine their monitoring processes so that school improvement priorities are sharper with clearer actions to achieve these.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
423 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Longwood Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Kingsmoor Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Latton Green Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Milwards Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NET ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Monica Holland
- Phone
- 01279866155
- Address
- Paringdon Road, Harlow, CM18 7RQ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 141379
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.