Longcause Community Special School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
126
AGES
4 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(03/10/2023)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.9:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
34.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
6.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
49.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Longcause
Plympton St Maurice
Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 1JB
01752336881

School Description

Pupils love coming to this school and are proud to be part of it. The school creates an atmosphere that is calm and purposeful. Staff care deeply about each pupil. Pupils enjoy warm relationships with staff and receive exceptional support and guidance to overcome challenges. This enables pupils to grow in confidence and flourish in a safe environment. The school has high expectations of all pupils, and as a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils’ behaviour is impressive. They understand what staff expect of them. Pupils accept each other’s differences. They are supportive of each other during lessons and social times. Pupils relish the rich and diverse range of opportunities the school offers. These help to develop pupils’ skills and interests in many areas, such as music, theatre and outdoor education. Pupils of all ages and abilities are given these opportunities. This develops pupils’ independence and prepares them well for the next stage of their lives. Parents are thrilled with the school. Many credit the way staff support pupils and families. This creates a happy environment where pupils thrive.

Longcause Community Special School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 76% Agree 24% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>76, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 76% Strongly Agree 8% Agree 12% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>76, "strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 84% Agree 12% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>84, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 40% Strongly Agree 44% Agree 16% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>40, "strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 16% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 20% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 16% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 28% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 80% Agree 12% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>80, "agree"=>12, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 24% Agree 36% Disagree 12% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>24, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>12, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Strongly Agree 72% Agree 20% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 25 responses up to 04-10-2023

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