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Longsands Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Catherine Cusick

corporate_fareASTREA ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSt Neots, PE19 1LQ

language Visit Website phone 1480353535

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,688

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Attainment 8

48.5

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Cambridgeshire

#1,144 of 3,216 nationally

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Longsands Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in St Neots, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Longsands Academy is an academy converter in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,554 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing the school #20 in Cambridgeshire and #1,144 of 3,216 nationally. 54.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 42.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.17 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

54.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.2%

Entering EBacc72.00%

EBacc APS4.74

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc60.40%

EBacc APS4.52

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS4.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68%

EBacc APS5.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.28

2018

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.02

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.0%

Achieving A*–A16.6%

Achieving A*–B42.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate90.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

123

Retention rate96.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 February 2025

Inspection Report

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13 February 2024

Inspection Report

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29 October 2019

Inspection Report

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15 May 2018

Inspection Report

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02 October 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-02-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-10-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-11-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(64 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,554 pupils. During this period, there were 129 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,554	129	8.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,573	132	8.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,634	234	14.3%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,653	248	15.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,669	188	11.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,686	162	9.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,688	180	10.7%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,690	120	7.1%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,719	84	4.9%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,726	100	5.8%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,739	60	3.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,753	84	4.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,775	17	1.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,776	99	5.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,817	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,817	89	4.9%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,832	138	7.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,812	66	3.6%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,823	19	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,843	24	1.3%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,808	34	1.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,825	27	1.5%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,830	36	2.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,861	42	2.3%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,872	27	1.4%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,878	18	1.0%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 68 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

29.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

46.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree28%

disagree34%

strongly disagree25%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree4%

agree32%

disagree38%

strongly disagree20%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree5%

agree18%

disagree29%

strongly disagree33%

don't know2%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree6%

agree14%

disagree32%

strongly disagree45%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree38%

disagree23%

strongly disagree14%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree6%

agree34%

disagree31%

strongly disagree24%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree3%

agree37%

disagree35%

strongly disagree22%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree2%

agree38%

disagree32%

strongly disagree23%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree12%

agree68%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree3%

agree25%

disagree30%

strongly disagree33%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes15%

no85%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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