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University Academy Long Sutton

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMr Liam Dav
corporate_fareUNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST
location_onSpalding, PE12 9LF
language Visit Website phone 1406362120
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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

703

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Attainment 8

32.4

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GCSE Rank

#50 in Lincolnshire

#3,130 of 3,216 nationally

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University Academy Long Sutton is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Spalding, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

University Academy Long Sutton is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 696 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.4, placing the school #50 in Lincolnshire and #3,130 of 3,216 nationally. 17.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 25.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

32.4

Grade 5+ E&M

17.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.3%
Entering EBacc1.40%
EBacc APS2.62
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc2.90%
EBacc APS2.89
2023
Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

34.6

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc7%
EBacc APS2.86
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc8%
EBacc APS2.83
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc7%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%
Apprenticeships2%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%
Apprenticeships9%
Employment4%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 EIF
Requires improvement
Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Inadequate
None EIF
Inadequate
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Inadequate

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