How many pupils does Longspee Academy have?

Longspee Academy has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Longspee Academy's Ofsted rating?

Longspee Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Longspee Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Longspee Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.1 in 2025/26.

How does Longspee Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Longspee Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Longspee Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Longspee Academy is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.

Where is Longspee Academy?

Longspee Academy is located at Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ.

Longspee Academy

Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ

Good

Inspected 21 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

11.1

Attainment 8

5–16

Ages

111

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Longspee Academy

Longspee Academy is an academy special converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–16. It has 111 pupils on roll. It is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 59.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 5–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 111 / 114 (97%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 May 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

59.4%

Free school meals

0.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

18.7%

Overall absence

44.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

5.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

24.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.7 vs 2023/24

£48,453

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 24% on leadership pay

↓ −£4,181 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£36,748

Spend per pupil

£39,865

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ
Phone: 01202380266
Associate Principal: Gavin O'connell

Academy Trust

AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Longspee Academy?: Longspee Academy is an academy special converter in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 5–16.
How many pupils does Longspee Academy have?: Longspee Academy has 111 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Longspee Academy's Ofsted rating?: Longspee Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).
How does Longspee Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Longspee Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 11.1 in 2025/26.
How does Longspee Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Longspee Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Longspee Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Longspee Academy is part of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED.
Where is Longspee Academy?: Longspee Academy is located at Learoyd Road, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH17 8PJ.