The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an alternative provision free school in Leeds for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Mr Neil Poskitt
- Part of
- The Gorse Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leeds
- School reference (URN)
- 143761
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leeds council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2019; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2019.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Global Avenue, Phoenix House, Leeds, LS11 8PG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Future Horizons Leeds Ltd Independent · Ages 19–30 1.1 miles
- The Elland Academy Alternative provision · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Beeston Hill St Luke's Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
By need in Leeds: Autism (16) · Speech and language (12) · Hearing (8) · Physical (8) · SEMH (7) · Moderate learning (7) · Severe learning (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · PMLD (3)
Questions about The Stephen Longfellow Academy
How do I get a place at The Stephen Longfellow Academy?
Places at The Stephen Longfellow Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leeds council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Stephen Longfellow Academy take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Stephen Longfellow Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Stephen Longfellow Academy?
Global Avenue, Phoenix House, Leeds, LS11 8PG, in Leeds.
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