Longsands Academy
Longsands Academy is a secondary located in Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,653 pupils on roll.
Longsands Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Cambridgeshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1838
Number of Pupils: 1653
Number of Boys: 827
Number of Girls: 826
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.5
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-28
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-06-04
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Myhill-Johnson
Phone: 01480353535
Website: http://www.astrea-longsands.org
Location: Longsands Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Longsands Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Longsands Academy?
Longsands Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Longsands Academy admit?
Longsands Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Longsands Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Longsands Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Longsands Academy?
Longsands Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Longsands Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Longsands Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Longsands Academy?
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