111
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
16%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 04/10/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityPlymouth
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Longcause Community Special School · All-through · Plymouth
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
111
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
16%
Contact
Address
Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth, PL7 1JB
Local authority
Plymouth
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 111 | 5.8 | 100% | 8% | 49% | 9% | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 110 | 4.9 | 100% | 7% | 50% | 9% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 126 | 5.8 | 100% | 6% | 49% | 12% | 35% |
| 2021/22 | 116 | 6.4 | 100% | 5% | 47% | 12% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 111 | 6.8 | 100% | 4% | 47% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 104 | 6.7 | 100% | 3% | 45% | 9% | 24% |
| 2017/18 | 102 | 6.6 | 100% | 2% | 42% | 8% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 102 | 6.8 | 100% | 0% | 39% | 5% | 11% |
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