We offer a programme of transition opportunities throughout the year; please see below for further information of these and the Open Evening details.
Secondary Transition for Year 6 into Year 7
Accepting your Place
If you have received notification from County Admissions offering your child a Year 7 place for September at Longsands Academy, which you would like to accept, please use the Citizens Admission Portal to accept your place. You do not need to notify Longsands Academy of your intention to accept.
If you have any queries about the Year 7 place offer you have received, please contact Admissions at Cambridgeshire County Council by:
Telephone: 0345 045 1370
Post: School Admissions – ALC2605, PO Box 761 Huntingdon PE29 9QR
All allocations and management of the waiting list is processed by Cambridgeshire County Council and you will need to contact them directly for any queries. NO allocation decisions or information on the waiting list will be given out by ourselves to parents.
Introduction to Longsands Presentation 2026
Welcome to Longsands Tour
Letters and information
Further information and admission forms will be sent to parents for scholars joining us in September in the Summer Term:
Year 6 Transition – Tutor Groups and Houses (in due course)
Toilet Access During Lesson Time FAQs
Pre-16 Transport (mainstream) – Cambridgeshire County Council
Adopted Children and Children Leaving Care
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Key Dates
- First Day of School: Thursday 3rd September 2026
There will also be an additional visit and support for targeted scholars such as, scholars with special educational needs or disabilities.
Parent Testimonials
“Our children love Longsands and their teachers, and we are confident that our youngest will in September too.”
“I was very impressed by the school and its pupils and I look forward to starting our journey with Longsands.”
“Lots of enthusiasm from all staff in their subjects and their interactions with my daughter.”