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Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy, St Neots
Secondary

Longsands Academy

Longsands Road, St Neots, PE19 1LQ

A Good-rated secondary school in St Neots.

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Pupils
1,554
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.4%
Attainment 8
48.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.9%
Basics 9-5
54.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.6%
EBacc APS
4.70
EBacc 9-5
32.4%
EBacc 9-4
45.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.25
A*-A Grades
16.6%
A*-B Grades
42.3%
AAB+ %
16.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 126 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Longsands Academy

Longsands Academy is a secondary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 70 responses), 9% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. The school has around 1,554 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Longsands Road, St Neots, PE19 1LQ | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Longsands Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Oct 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Longsands Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Longsands Academy

What is Longsands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Longsands Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Longsands Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 70 responses): 9% of parents would recommend Longsands Academy.
What are Longsands Academy's latest exam results?
Longsands Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Longsands Academy located?
Longsands Academy is a secondary school in St Neots, Cambridgeshire (PE19 1LQ).
How many pupils attend Longsands Academy?
Longsands Academy has around 1,554 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Longsands Academy with other schools?
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