University Academy Long Sutton, Spalding
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
University Academy Long Sutton is a welcoming place where pupils are happy and well cared for by staff who know them well. The school offers an ambitious curriculum and exciting enrichment activities that raise pupil aspirations and provide memorable experiences. Behaviour has improved significantly under new leadership, creating a calm and orderly environment where pupils show positive attitudes and respect for one another.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where pupils feel safe
- Pupils are happy, polite and respectful with positive relationships with staff and each other
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with secure teacher subject knowledge
- Strong pastoral care and support for pupil wellbeing
- Range of enrichment activities including trips to Iceland and Europe, plus clubs in sports, music and the arts
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement and progress are consistently below national averages, including for disadvantaged pupils
- Attendance is below national average and remains a significant priority
- Teaching quality is inconsistent - teachers don't routinely check pupils understand or help them revisit learning
- Support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils lacks clear oversight and precision
- Too many basic literacy and numeracy errors go uncorrected, meaning pupils repeat mistakes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where leaders fulfil their responsibilities and all legal requirements are met.
Extracurricular Activities
Lunchtime clubs, after-school clubs, annual trips to Iceland, skiing trips to Europe, sports clubs, music clubs, arts clubs, form captain and prefect roles, reading groups
University Academy Long Sutton requires significant improvement overall, though safeguarding standards are met and pupils are happy and well cared for. The school has a broad curriculum and strong sense of community, but faces significant challenges with pupil achievement, attendance, and teaching quality.
At a Glance
42.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
31
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
708 pupils
720 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Spalding
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Spalding
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.68296%
Overall absence
33.86454%
Persistent absence
753
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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