Welcome to Longsands Academy

The warmest welcome to Longsands Academy Sixth Form – where we provide an excellent, inclusive academic education for all our scholars, and also a lot more!At Longsands, we believe passionately that all scholars have the potential to succeed in life and in our Sixth Form we give them the opportunity to do just that.Our dedicated and passionate team of well-qualified and highly-skilled teachers encourage scholars to strive for their academic best, in a supportive environment with smaller class sizes that gives plenty of opportunity for enrichment and development, so scholars leave us prepared for post 18 studies and ready to enter the world of work.We provide a range of A Level courses to suit all interests, as well as a small number of Level 3 BTEC qualifications, and scholars achieve excellent results. However, we recognise that education is not solely based on achieving those vital qualifications, but also about becoming a confident young adult. We offer high quality pastoral care, careers guidance, and Higher Education support so that our scholars are fully informed of the wealth of opportunities open to them in the future.Our Sixth Form is in the heart of the community, serving the two secondary schools in St Neots and beyond. Scholars are encouraged to take their place as role models and mentors to those in younger years. We place a high emphasis on respect and positive behaviour, which ensures the Sixth Form is a happy and safe place to learn. There is a vibrant scholar body with a wide range of enrichment and leadership activities for scholars to get involved in.We are ambitious for our scholars, and our expectations of conduct and commitment are high. Our Sixth Form is a place for scholars who want to work hard and realise their potential, and we are proud to support them on their journey.Thank you for your interest in our Sixth Form. We look forward to meeting you and working together with you to help make your future a successful and exciting one.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,554 Total

No. of Boys

762 (49.0%)

No. of Girls

792 (51.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

27.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.75%

A*/A grades

17.26%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:33%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:45%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:2%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

40%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:39%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 13, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


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Enrichment Activities

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Longsands offers a rich range of extra-curricular activities that extend beyond timetabled lessons. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities which are a vital ingredient in their cultural and intellectual development. The voluntary giving up of free time by both staff and students produces a friendly atmosphere of mutual respect. Our regular and systematic additional learning experiences foster ambition and provide direction at crucial times in a student’s studies.

Christian Union
Badminton/Pickleball Club
Karaoke Club

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed