Longcause Community Special School
URN: 113650 • Plymouth PL7 1JB
Overview
- Name
- Longcause Community Special School
- URN
- 113650
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anne Hutchinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01752336881
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longcause, Plymouth PL7 1JB
Summary
Longcause Community Special School, located in Plymouth, is a mixed community special school catering to children aged 4-16, specifically those on the autism spectrum and with associated learning difficulties. With a current enrollment of 111 pupils and a capacity of 116, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The ethos of the school is built around the core values of Respect, Determination, and Friendship, which guide both staff and pupils in their daily interactions.
The school aims to be a centre of excellence for autism education, focusing on enhancing the life and well-being of its pupils. Longcause employs a high staffing ratio and small class sizes, typically between 8-14 students, to ensure personalized support and effective communication. The curriculum is designed to address individual needs through structured pathways, emphasizing social communication skills and life preparation.
Longcause fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between families and staff to achieve the best outcomes for students. Through various initiatives, including school councils and democratic processes, pupils are taught the importance of British values, promoting tolerance, respect, and individual liberty within a safe and nurturing environment.
The school aims to be a centre of excellence for autism education, focusing on enhancing the life and well-being of its pupils. Longcause employs a high staffing ratio and small class sizes, typically between 8-14 students, to ensure personalized support and effective communication. The curriculum is designed to address individual needs through structured pathways, emphasizing social communication skills and life preparation.
Longcause fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between families and staff to achieve the best outcomes for students. Through various initiatives, including school councils and democratic processes, pupils are taught the importance of British values, promoting tolerance, respect, and individual liberty within a safe and nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Governors' Information (governance)
- Governors' Message (governance)
- Governors Registered Interest, Service Term and Attendance (governance)
- Staff and Governor Safeguarding Training (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEN and Local Offer (sen)
- Longcause Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 111 | 98 | 13 | 116 | 46.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 110 | 95 | 15 | 116 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 116 | 98 | 18 | 116 | 43.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 116 | 98 | 18 | 116 | 43.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 111 | 95 | 16 | 111 | 40.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 105 | 89 | 16 | 38.10 |
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