Longdean School, Hemel Hempstead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2015 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
26.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
137 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
69
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,436 pupils
1,500 capacity
64 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hemel Hempstead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hemel Hempstead
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.71473%
Overall absence
25.18219%
Persistent absence
1,235
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Longdean School
Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School
Chambersbury Primary School
Saint Albert the Great Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
The Reddings Primary School
Belswains Primary School
Lime Walk Primary School
Nash Mills Church of England Primary School
Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
Tudor Primary School
Broadfield Academy
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