Longspee Academy

Longspee Academy is a specialist special school located on Learoyd Road, Canford Heath, Poole, United Kingdom. It caters to pupils aged 5 to 16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), primarily supporting those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The academy aims to provide a caring and calm learning environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and supported to make exceptional progress towards adulthood, independence, and confidence. It is part of the Authentic Education Group and offers both primary and secondary education through multiple sites, including a secondary academy opened in 2020 in Ensbury Park. The school focuses on removing barriers to learning and fostering outstanding personal development, as reflected in its recent Ofsted rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' personal development.