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Longdean School

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Longdean School

Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB

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Pupils
1,443
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.9%
Attainment 8
42.3
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
35.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.0%
EBacc APS
3.67
EBacc 9-5
20.7%
EBacc 9-4
29.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.23
A*-A Grades
10.5%
A*-B Grades
31.4%
AAB+ %
4.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 131 students entered

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About Longdean School

Longdean School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. The school has around 1,443 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longdean School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Dec 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Longdean School

What is Longdean School's Ofsted rating?
Longdean School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Longdean School's latest exam results?
Longdean School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Longdean School located?
Longdean School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (HP3 8JB).
How many pupils attend Longdean School?
Longdean School has around 1,443 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longdean School with other schools?
View Longdean School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.