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Longsands Academy
Longsands Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1LQ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.4 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,554
Capacity
1,838
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and solid GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, this academy demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. The school excels in English and Maths, with 72% of students achieving grade 4 or higher, and 55% reaching grade 5 or above. While the parent satisfaction rate is high at 90%, the locale score suggests some room for improvement in community engagement and resources.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 46% | Top 14% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 133 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★1.4
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School has high expectations
46%
Progress is communicated
40%
My child makes good progress
34%
My child feels safe
31%
Good range of subjects
30%
Behaviour is good
24%
My child is happy
21%
School keeps me informed
21%
School supports development
19%
School responds to concerns
17%
I'd recommend this school
9%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.7%
White Other7.3%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.23243, -0.25208 · PE19 1LQ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136992
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astrea-longsands.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Longsands Academy rated by Ofsted?
Longsands Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2024.
Is Longsands Academy a good school?
Longsands Academy scores 6.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Longsands Academy?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Longsands Academy receives a satisfaction score of 29% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Longsands Academy in GCSEs?
Longsands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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