Longsands Academy
URN: 136992 • St Neots PE19 1LQ
Overview
- Name
- Longsands Academy
- URN
- 136992
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Myhill-Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01480353535
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longsands Road, St Neots PE19 1LQ
Summary
Longsands Academy is a mixed secondary school located in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, and is part of the Astrea Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,554 pupils and a capacity of 1,838, the academy offers a fully-inclusive educational environment that prioritises academic excellence and personal development. The curriculum is designed to be knowledge-rich and is delivered by subject specialists, ensuring that all students are equipped to reach their full potential.
The academy fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and develop resilience. Longsands Academy places a strong emphasis on high expectations of behaviour and teaching standards, aiming to create a disciplined yet joyful scholarly culture. In addition to academic pursuits, a variety of extra-curricular activities are available, allowing students to showcase their talents beyond the classroom.
Governance at Longsands Academy is overseen by a Local Governance Committee, which provides support and guidance to drive improvement in educational outcomes. The academy is committed to maintaining strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey of their children.
The academy fosters a supportive community where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and develop resilience. Longsands Academy places a strong emphasis on high expectations of behaviour and teaching standards, aiming to create a disciplined yet joyful scholarly culture. In addition to academic pursuits, a variety of extra-curricular activities are available, allowing students to showcase their talents beyond the classroom.
Governance at Longsands Academy is overseen by a Local Governance Committee, which provides support and guidance to drive improvement in educational outcomes. The academy is committed to maintaining strong relationships with parents and carers, recognising their vital role in the educational journey of their children.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ernulf Academy (54.4)
- Longsands College (45.2)
- St Neots Community College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1838
- Pupils
- 1554
- Boys
- 762
- Girls
- 792
- FSM %
- 22.40
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1554 | 762 | 792 | 1838 | 22.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1653 | 827 | 826 | 1838 | 21.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1726 | 865 | 861 | 1838 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1726 | 865 | 861 | 1838 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1775 | 877 | 898 | 1838 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1817 | 917 | 900 | 1838 | 10.70 |
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