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Longfield Academy

Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
721
Ages
11-16
FSM
36.8%
Attainment 8
42.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.6%
Basics 9-5
43.6%

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
24.2%
EBacc APS
3.57
EBacc 9-5
10.7%
EBacc 9-4
16.8%
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About Longfield Academy

Longfield Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. The school has around 721 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Longfield Road, Darlington, DL3 0HT | More schools in Darlington

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Sept 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Jan 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Apr 2022 — Inadequate
  6. Mar 2015 — Good (predecessor: Longfield Academy of Sport)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Longfield Academy

What is Longfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Longfield Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Longfield Academy's latest exam results?
Longfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Longfield Academy located?
Longfield Academy is a secondary school in Darlington, Darlington (DL3 0HT).
How many pupils attend Longfield Academy?
Longfield Academy has around 721 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longfield Academy with other schools?
View Longfield Academy'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 Darlington.