Longsands Academy

The senior leadership team includes an Associate Vice Principal who is also the SENDCo.

“Associate Vice Principal and SENDCo – Mrs M Davies”

Targeted scholars with special educational needs or disabilities receive an additional transition visit and support.

“There will also be an additional visit and support for targeted scholars such as, scholars with special educational needs or disabilities.”

The school identifies a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss C Issac”

All scholars have access to a professional support team focused on physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, confidence and resilience.

“We recognise the importance of scholar support, ensuring all scholars have access to a committed team of professionals who work tirelessly to maintain their _physical, emotional and mental_ well-being so that all scholars develop the confidence and resilience to make the most of their time with us and achieve a successful outcome.”

The Sixth Form has 215 scholars.

“Longsands Academy is one of the largest county comprehensive schools in Cambridgeshire with some 1,379 scholars in the 11 to 16 population and 215 scholars in the Sixth Form.”

A scholar describes the sixth-form classes as smaller.

“I like the smaller classes, they feel for personal and I get lots of support.”

Every Year 13 student completed a mock interview and received interview and CV feedback.

“Every Year 13 Sixth Form student attended a ‘mock’ interview with Rotary Clubs of St Neots members. Students were asked competency-based interview questions, giving them a taste of real-world job interviews. They received feedback and tips on what might work in future interviews, key words they should use, and suggestions for their CVs.”

The Sixth Form aims to develop employability skills for the workplace.

“Longsands Sixth Form prides itself on supporting our young people to develop the key employability skills to be successful in the world of work.”

Academic excellence, high behavioural expectations and aspiration for every scholar are central to the academy's ethos.

“The pursuit of academic excellence is at the heart of the Academy. Through high expectations of behaviour, a commitment to great standards of teaching delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum, and positive working relationships with all members of the academy community, all scholars, regardless of their background or personal circumstances, are encouraged to achieve their academic aspirations.”

The house system promotes teamwork and belonging, with each house representing a core academy value.

“In order to create a sense of teamwork, belonging and to inspire students, we have a house system that all students and staff feel proud to be part of. Each house represents one of the core values of Longsands Academy:”

The pastoral structure identifies a Head of Sixth Form.

“Head of Sixth Form – Mr M Simpson”

Longsands Academy has 215 scholars in its Sixth Form.

“Longsands Academy is one of the largest county comprehensive schools in Cambridgeshire with some 1,379 scholars in the 11 to 16 population and 215 scholars in the Sixth Form.”

Application enquiries can be made through the school's enquiries email address.

“To enquire about making an application please contact the school on enquiries@astrea-longsands.org.”

Applications close on Friday 30 January.

“Applications for [Longsands Sixth Form](https://www.astrea-longsands.org/sixth-form/sixth-form-2/) close on Friday 30th January.”

A high-performing scholar progressed to Oxford University to study biochemistry.

“Mia F: A\* in biology and chemistry and an A in maths. She is going to Oxford University to study biochemistry.”

The Sixth Form team supports university and apprenticeship applications.

“They are always there to support us with university and apprenticeship applications, and we’re given lots of opportunities to develop so this session has been really useful.”

The academy reported fantastic A Level and BTEC results in 2025.

“Scholars and staff at Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, celebrate with scholars on another set of fantastic A Level/BTEC results in 2025.”

The academy reported another year of fantastic GCSE results in 2025.

“Students and staff at Longsands Academy, part of Astrea Academy Trust, are today celebrating another year of fantastic GCSE results.”