Longspee Academy
Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8PJ
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Profile
TypeAcademy special converter
Associate PrincipalMr Gavin O'connell
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils on roll106
RegionSouth West
Capacity114
ConstituencyMid Dorset and North Poole
WardCanford Heath
Religious characterDoes not apply
Opened01-09-2013
GenderMixed
PostcodeBH17 8PJ
URN140067
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2024-05-21
G
Overall effectiveness
G
Quality of education
G
Behaviour & attitudes
O
Personal development
G
Leadership & management
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
Trust
Member of Ambitions Academies Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2013.
Member of AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2013. Incorporated at Companies House as 07977940 → ltds.uk ↗
Member of United Learning Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/11/2026.
Member of UNITED LEARNING TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/11/2026. Incorporated at Companies House as 04439859 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 6 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David AldersonChair of Local Governing Body | 15 Dec 2015 | 29 Oct 2026 | 11y | LAPSED |
| Ms Dorothy AshbyLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2017 | 31 Dec 2025 | 9y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Chantel CoxLocal Governor | 1 Nov 2023 | 7 Oct 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Dylan GardenLocal Governor | 23 Feb 2024 | 29 Oct 2026 | 3y | LAPSED |
| Mr Bryan SullivanLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2013 | 1 Sep 2026 | 13y | LAPSED |
| Councillor Lawrence WilliamsLocal Governor | 1 Oct 2026 | 29 Oct 2026 | 1m | LAPSED |
History · 1 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Longspee School 113963 | Predecessor | 01-09-2013 |