Longsands Academy

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St Neots, PE191LQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.9%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 February 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Longsands Road
St Neots, PE191LQ
Phone
1480353535
Website
astrea-longsands.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136992
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Longsands Road, St Neots, PE19 1LQ
Website
http://www.astrea-longsands.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,838 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,653
Free School Meals
22.4% (370 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
147 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.6 (+20.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.9 (+19.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.5 (+8.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.13 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
104 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
207
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,653 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(25 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Be safe and healthy, physically and emotionally Give and receive respect as an individual Enjoy and achieve in school and beyond Develop the confidence, skills and attitudes necessary for economic, emotional and mental well-being Understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and the importance of making a positive contribution to society Develop moral awareness, cultural understanding and an appreciation of diversity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Longsands Academy. We are a successful, fully-inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community. Our curriculum promotes academic excellence and is delivered by subject specialists, with strong partnerships between staff, scholars and parents/carers. We emphasise independent learning, resilience and high expectations of behaviour and achievement, supported by staff development and a commitment to ongoing CPD.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum delivered by subject specialists Curriculum aims to promote academic excellence

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast Club available from 8:00 am; scholars cannot be supervised before this time.

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