Longwood Primary School

Longwood Primary school is situated in the heart of the Mile Oak community. Mrs P James, Head Teacher, was appointed in September 2011. Prior to her appointment the school had been served the notice that they were a “Key to Success” school.

Upon arrival Mrs James was faced with a Governing body who did not understand the seriousness of the situation, parents who felt locked out and pupils with little ambition for their futures. There were inconsistent expectations of standards and no urgency for staff to raise standards or deliver challenging lessons.