Longwood School
Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longwood School is a primary school in Bushey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 14 September 2025
- 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 17 June 2025
Pupils take great pride in attending Longwood School. They express the opinion that they are all friends, which is comforting for them. Staff and pupils have positive and respectful relationships. Pupils trust adults have their best interests at heart, which they do. The staff have high expectations for pupils' achievements. They also ensure that pupils behave appropriately. Pupils listen courteously during lessons. This enables them to work in a calm environment. Pupils display good manners. They ask about others' well-being and hold doors open. This shows they have developed mature social skills. Pupils show commitment to their education. They enjoy working hard. They try their best in all they do. Pupils generally achieve well throughout the curriculum. Pupils learn to respect others with different beliefs. They talk about this with confidence. They also understand democracy and the laws of this country. Additionally, they understand why these are important. Through discussions and real-world examples, they develop an understanding of how they can make a positive contribution to society. Access to interesting trips is part of the school's offer. There are also various clubs. Pupils particularly enjoy these. Taking part develops their curriculum knowledge. They also develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff are not fully implementing all the curriculum and teaching approaches as the school intends. This means pupils are not making as much progress through these subjects as possible. The school should continue to support staff in delivering the curriculum as intended so that pupils can learn as best as they can.
- For some pupils, the support provided by staff does not meet their needs well enough. Additionally, targets and guidance about pupils' needs are not specific enough. This leads to some pupils making slower progress because teachers do not address the gaps in their understanding effectively. The school should ensure that its assessment processes accurately identify the needs of pupils and provide them with more closely matched targeted support and guidance.
Pupil numbers and mix
65 pupils on roll, with places for 213
Schools near Longwood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushey Manor Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bournehall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Central Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Liam Donovan
- Phone
- 01923253715
- Address
- Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, WD23 2QG
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117662
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.