Longwood School
URN: 117662 • Bushey WD23 2QG
Overview
- Name
- Longwood School
- URN
- 117662
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire May (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923253715
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey WD23 2QG
Summary
Longwood School, located in Bushey, Hertfordshire, is an independent mixed school catering to children from infancy through Year 6. With a current enrolment of 37 pupils and a capacity of 213, the school prides itself on small class sizes that foster personalised attention and strong relationships between teachers and students. The school has received positive ratings from Ofsted, with both the nursery and school being rated as 'Good' in recent inspections.
The curriculum at Longwood is designed to support the holistic development of each child, with a strong emphasis on nurturing and reflective teaching. The school offers a range of subjects and exceptional specialist provision in music, art, sport, and languages, ensuring that pupils can explore their creative and linguistic talents. Additionally, Longwood provides robust 11+ preparation to aid students in their transition to secondary education.
Longwood School is committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment where every child is treated with respect and consideration. The school community is built on inclusivity, and the dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents to support the growth and well-being of each student.
The curriculum at Longwood is designed to support the holistic development of each child, with a strong emphasis on nurturing and reflective teaching. The school offers a range of subjects and exceptional specialist provision in music, art, sport, and languages, ensuring that pupils can explore their creative and linguistic talents. Additionally, Longwood provides robust 11+ preparation to aid students in their transition to secondary education.
Longwood School is committed to creating a safe and stimulating environment where every child is treated with respect and consideration. The school community is built on inclusivity, and the dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents to support the growth and well-being of each student.
Useful links
- Terms & Conditions (download)
- About Us (other)
- Fees (other)
- Forms (other)
- Meet the Team (other)
- Mission (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Testimonials (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadow Wood School (57.4)
- St Margaret's School (45.7)
- Westwood School (45.2)
- Falconer School (44.1)
- St Hilda's School (36.7)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 213
- Pupils
- 37
- Boys
- 17
- Girls
- 20
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1994-07-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 37 | 17 | 20 | 213 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 93 | 92 | 213 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 116 | 88 | 213 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 116 | 88 | 213 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 116 | 102 | 213 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 118 | 106 | 213 | 0.00 |
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