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Longfield Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Leigh Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ebbsfleet Academy, The Leigh Academy, Wilmington Academy, The Leigh UTC and Strood Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Destinations.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
Provision for special educational needs
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