Is University Academy Long Sutton a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 24 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention, one at Urgent improvement and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 51st of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are University Academy Long Sutton's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at University Academy Long Sutton averaged an Attainment 8 score of 34 (England: 46.2). 18% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at University Academy Long Sutton?

Applications for Year 7 places at University Academy Long Sutton starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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University Academy Long Sutton

84 Little London, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9LF

Local ranking51st of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

720

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 24 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 24 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 34.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 18.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 42.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 139

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 696
Boys: 364 (51%)
Girls: 344 (49%)
Capacity: 720 (98% full)
SEND: 20.3%
FSM Eligible: 41.0%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 16.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,966/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.6%
White Other: 5.2%
Black African: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%

87.6%

White British

5.2%

White Other

1.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01406362120

enquiries@uals.org.uk

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84 Little London

Spalding, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 147268
UKPRN: 10083674
Establishment No.: 4044
Trust: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST

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