The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.4
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
17%
24.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 696
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 39.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Liam Dav�
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
84 Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is University Academy Long Sutton a selective school?
No. University Academy Long Sutton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is University Academy Long Sutton's Ofsted rating?
University Academy Long Sutton was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend University Academy Long Sutton?
University Academy Long Sutton currently has 696 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does University Academy Long Sutton take?
University Academy Long Sutton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is University Academy Long Sutton?
University Academy Long Sutton is in Spalding, PE12 9LF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does University Academy Long Sutton have a sixth form?
No, University Academy Long Sutton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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