Longcause Community Special School
Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Longcause Community Special School is a special school in Plymouth for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 103 schools in Plymouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 20 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils love coming to this school and are proud to be part of it. The school creates an atmosphere that is calm and purposeful. Staff care deeply about each pupil. Pupils enjoy warm relationships with staff and receive exceptional support and guidance to overcome challenges. This enables pupils to grow in confidence and flourish in a safe environment. The school has high expectations of all pupils, and as a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils' behaviour is impressive. They understand what staff expect of them. Pupils accept each other's differences. They are supportive of each other during lessons and social times. Pupils relish the rich and diverse range of opportunities the school offers. These help to develop pupils' skills and interests in many areas, such as music, theatre and outdoor education. Pupils of all ages and abilities are given these opportunities. This develops pupils' independence and prepares them well for the next stage of their lives. Parents are thrilled with the school. Many credit the way staff support pupils and families. This creates a happy environment where pupils thrive.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
118 pupils on roll, with places for 117
Schools near Longcause Community Special School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Bridge School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Courtlands School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 0% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chapel Bridge School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brook Green Centre for Learning | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 4.9 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Faye James
- Phone
- 01752336881
- Address
- Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 1JB
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- URN
- 113650
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.