The Stephen Longfellow Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Stephen Longfellow Academy
Address: Global Avenue, Phoenix House
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS11 8PG
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 0113 468 5999
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Gorse Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Gorse Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Neil Poskitt
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:

Location and administration

URN: 143761
DfE Number: 383/1113
UKPRN: 10064718
UPRN: 72524588
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds South (E14001323)
Electoral Ward: Beeston & Holbeck (E05012647)

Easting & Northing: 428217E, 430096N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 46' 1.52" N 1° 34' 23.77" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQC8G+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Katie Dundas - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 October 2025.
  • Mrs Nicola France - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Moncur - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 April 2026.
  • Ms Aliceson O'Beirne - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 June 2029.
  • Debbie Oxtoby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Ms Amy Pogson - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Mr Neil Poskitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Sally Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 October 2025.
  • Alan Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2026.