Longspee Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
117
AGES
5 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(21/05/2024)
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86%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating
4.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
50.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
0.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
63.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Learoyd Road
Canford Heath
Poole
BH17 8PJ
01202380266

School Description

Longspee Academy provides a calm and nurturing environment for pupils to learn in. Many pupils arrive from failed placements elsewhere. Pupils receive the care and support they need to help them overcome the challenges they face and to learn. As a result, pupils gain confidence and self-esteem, which helps them to progress well through the curriculum. The school has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils know what is expected of them. When pupils are anxious, staff take effective and supportive action to enable pupils to re-engage with their learning. However, some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This means that they miss crucial learning and have gaps in their knowledge. Pupils are confident they have a voice. High-quality pastoral support and positive relationships with adults enable pupils to feel valued. Pupils have the opportunity to express their views on a range of local and national issues. They understand healthy lifestyles and keeping safe. Pupils relish the extra responsibilities the school offers, such as being members of the school council. In addition, pupils support the community through, for example, the local food bank and acting as park rangers. These responsibilities develop pupils’ social and leadership skills well.

Longspee Academy Parent Reviews



76% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 38% Disagree 7% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>7, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 21% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 41% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 55% Strongly Agree 14% Agree 7% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>55, "strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>7, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 28% Agree 45% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 3% Strongly Agree 59% Agree 17% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>3, "strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 24% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 28% Agree 48% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>28, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 28% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 52% Agree 28% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 38% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 14% Agree 34% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 24% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>14, "agree"=>34, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>24, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 21% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 7% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024
Yes 76% No 24% {"yes"=>76, "no"=>24} Figures based on 29 responses up to 23-05-2024

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