Longwood Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Allton Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NHOpen in maps

Longwood Primary School is a primary school in Tamworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 16th of 33 primary schools in Tamworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 February 2016, report published 24 March 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 February 2025

Pupils love Longwood Primary School. They feel happy, safe and have plenty of friends. The school is highly ambitious for all its pupils. It wants pupils to achieve well academically, socially and to flourish, and they do. The mutual respect shown between adults and pupils, creates a harmonious, family environment. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and at social times is very positive. They are active during breaktimes, playing happily together in the games designed by the pupil 'Playground Ambassadors'. The wide spaces and range of equipment means there is plenty to do at breaktimes. The outdoor reading hub, with reading material chosen by the pupils, provides a quieter space for pupils to enjoy. Pupils have excellent manners. They listen to staff and each other with respect and interest. They welcome visitors and new pupils eagerly and kindly. Pupils are extremely confident that staff will listen to them share their views, interests or worries and give effective support and encouragement. Senior leaders ensure they greet pupils each morning with a welcoming smile and cheery hello. This helps pupil settle well and to be ready and willing to learn.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

24 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 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

157 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals35%

35%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.2%

10.2%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Longwood Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dunstall Park Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Millfield Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Manor Primary Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good73% met the expected standard
Moorgate Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Two Gates Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good42% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
Tame Valley Co-Operative Learning Trust
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Pauline James
Phone
01827213970
Website
longwood.staffs.sch.uk
Address
Allton Avenue, Mile Oak, Tamworth, B78 3NH
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
124104

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.