Longfield Academy moved into new buildings in July 2011 and has 877 pupils.

[1] (Around 1,030 Pupils in 2018) Longfield Academy occupies part of the former site of Axton Chase School, which closed in 2010.

The academy was rebuilt at a different location on the former site, the old buildings were demolished and re-developed as housing.

The academy aims to provide students with new ways to learn and reach their potential.

The academy offers an iPad scheme for use in their everyday education.