Longfield Academy, located on Longfield Road in Darlington, County Durham, is a mixed-gender secondary academy that caters to students aged 11 to 16. The school is part of a sponsor-led academy group and currently has a total enrollment of 721 pupils, with a capacity for 900. This indicates a slightly oversubscribed environment, which can be a positive indicator of community demand. Longfield Academy serves a diverse local community, reflecting a blend of urban and suburban characteristics. While there is no specific school motto listed, the school's mission emphasizes inclusivity and academic achievement, aiming to provide a supportive environment for all students.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
5 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Full re-inspection after serious weaknesses were found
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (serious weaknesses)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (serious weaknesses)
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Monitoring visit (serious weaknesses)
First full inspection as an academy