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Longdean School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Longdean School is a academy converter secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1443 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,443

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Longdean School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Longdean School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Longdean School — School Information

Full address
Rumballs Rd, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JB
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137110

Other Secondary Schools in Hemel Hempstead

If Longdean School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hemel Hempstead are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longdean School

Is Longdean School oversubscribed?

Longdean School is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Longdean School?

Admission to Longdean School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Longdean School cover?

Longdean School is a secondary school in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Longdean School?

Longdean School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.