University Academy Long Sutton

About University Academy Long Sutton

University Academy Long Sutton is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 696 pupils on roll. It is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34 (2025/26). 42.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

696 / 720 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

84 Little London, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LF

Phone

01406362120

Head Teacher

Simon Gilman

Website

www.uals.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is University Academy Long Sutton?

University Academy Long Sutton is an academy sponsor led in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does University Academy Long Sutton have?

University Academy Long Sutton has 696 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is University Academy Long Sutton's Ofsted rating?

University Academy Long Sutton was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does University Academy Long Sutton perform at GCSE?

Pupils at University Academy Long Sutton achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34 in 2025/26.

Is University Academy Long Sutton part of an academy trust?

Yes — University Academy Long Sutton is part of UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is University Academy Long Sutton?

University Academy Long Sutton is located at 84 Little London, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LF.