The Long Eaton School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Derbyshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Long Eaton School.

Nottingham, NG103NP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.33
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.7%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
28 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thoresby Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham, NG103NP
Phone
1159732438
Website
longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136716
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Website
http://www.longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ARCHWAY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,237 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,112
Free School Meals
31.5% (350 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
74 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.7 (+10.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
139
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,112 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Appreciation / Introduction (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Ambition Academic Excellence Community

Head Teacher's Message

A welcoming message from The Long Eaton School Principal outlining the four core values (Respect, Ambition, Academic Excellence, Community), the inclusive and vibrant nature of the school, and the aim to prepare students for life through a broad range of experiences and a strong focus on wellbeing and personal development.

Facilities

Enhanced Resource Centre (ERC) for ASD Learning Support base Disabled parking bays Easy access to buildings Lifts Accessible toilets Contrast edging and dual-height rails on stairs and steps Evac chairs and emergency procedures for designated students Accessible break areas Accessible dining areas Private room for administration of medication

Curriculum Highlights

Artsmark Gold status Personal Development curriculum focusing on emotional and social growth, health and wellbeing, values and character education, careers and life skills, citizenship and global awareness Broad curriculum across multiple subjects with a focus on academic excellence

SEND Provision

The Long Eaton School is a fully inclusive mainstream secondary school with a Learning Support Faculty and a SENCo; it identifies and assesses students with SEND through data analyses, reading tests, CAT tests and specialist screeners; students are given target grades and Attitude To Learning (ATL) data, and where progress is not as expected a provision plan is developed with SENCo and Learning Support; the school collaborates with feeder primary schools and may involve external agencies; it uses Inclusive Education Registers and provision maps to track interventions and progress; high quality teaching and differentiated learning is the first response to SEND, with additional support as needed.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are through Derbyshire Local Authority. Essential criteria include a diagnosis of ASD and a Statement of Special Educational Needs. The student must be in Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4. Additional considerations may include anxiety levels or other specific learning needs that affect access to curricular areas, with referrals made in consultation with parents.

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