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Longcause Community Special School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Longcause Community Special School is a community special not applicable school in Plymouth , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 111 pupils, and a capacity of 117 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–16

Age range

111

Pupils

117

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Longcause Community Special School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Longcause Community Special School is set by Plymouth and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Plymouth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Longcause Community Special School — School Information

Full address
Longcause, Plympton St Maurice, Plymouth, PL7 1JB
Local authority
Plymouth
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–16 years
Free school meals
46.8% of pupils
DfE URN
113650

Other Not applicable Schools in Plymouth

If Longcause Community Special School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Plymouth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Longcause Community Special School

Is Longcause Community Special School oversubscribed?

Longcause Community Special School is operating close to its capacity of 117 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Longcause Community Special School?

Admission to Longcause Community Special School is managed by Plymouth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Longcause Community Special School cover?

Longcause Community Special School is a not applicable school in Plymouth, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Longcause Community Special School?

Longcause Community Special School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.