Best 3 Secondary schools in Huntingdonshire – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Longsands Academy (Secondary) in St Neots; St Ivo Academy (Secondary) in St Ives; Abbey College, Ramsey (Secondary) in Ramsey — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Longsands Academy, St Ivo Academy and Abbey College, Ramsey. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around St Neots, Cambridgeshire, St Ives, Cambridgeshire and Ramsey, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Longsands Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Longsands Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,100, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; all within the ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Longsands Academy PE19 1LQ	St Ivo Academy PE27 6RR	Abbey College, Ramsey PE26 1DG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 1LQ	St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6RR	Ramsey Cambridgeshire PE26 1DG
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Jun 2024	2 30 May 2024	2 16 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1838	1840	1250
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST	ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST	Cambridgeshire (873)
Website	www.astrea-longsands.org	www.astreastivo.org	www.abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone	01480353535	01480375400	01487812352
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Longsands Academy

PE19 1LQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1LQ
Ofsted: 2 4 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.astrea-longsands.org
Telephone: 01480353535

St Ivo Academy

PE27 6RR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 6RR
Ofsted: 2 30 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.astreastivo.org
Telephone: 01480375400

Abbey College, Ramsey

PE26 1DG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ramsey
Cambridgeshire
PE26 1DG
Ofsted: 2 16 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01487812352

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.