London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Haringey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for London Academy of Excellence Tottenham.

London, N170BX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 November 2021
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lilywhite House
780 High Road
London, N170BX
Phone
2083526020
Website
laetottenham.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144753
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Lilywhite House, 780 High Road, London, N17 0BX
Website
www.laetottenham.ac.uk
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LONDON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE TOTTENHAM
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
696

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
74%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
264 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
87 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
174
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
696 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(47 students)
Arabic (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(43 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(114 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Academic Rigour - the importance of intellectual challenge Social Responsibility - acting for the benefit of others Aspiration Endeavour Community Reflection

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jan Balon describes LAE Tottenham as a free school offering first-class academic education, with backing from sponsor Highgate School and a network of partner schools. He emphasizes outstanding academic achievement, development of personal qualities, strong university aims, and partnerships with independent schools and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, including a state-of-the-art school building adjacent to the Spurs stadium. He highlights the Chrysalis East initiative and a commitment to widening opportunities for local young people.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arabic Club Mindful Moments - Journaling Club British Sign Language Club Model UNPO Card Game Theory Club Monopoly Club Carrom Board Club Music Club Chess Club Pottery Club Dance Club Reading Club Degree Apprenticeship Club Robotics Club (First Tech Challenge) Deutsch für Anfänger - German for Beginners Sports Journalism Club Festive Threads Strategic Board Games Club Film Club The Alchemists - Chemistry Club Mandarin Club Trivia Club Microscopy Club Scriptwriting/Drama Club Mindful Colouring In STEM Racing Club Mindful Gardening/Eco Club Yoga Club

Sports

Badminton Gym Basketball Kickboxing Dance Netball Football Running Music

Facilities

State-of-the-art school building directly adjacent to Tottenham Hotspur stadium Instrumental lessons (in partnership with Haringey Music Service) at a subsidised rate Music Department provides dedicated space for individual practice during break and lunch; ensembles and band sessions

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum offers only facilitating or ‘hard’ A Level courses; students study four A Level subjects in Year 12 and three in Year 13 (with a possible extension to four in Year 13); Extended Project Qualification is available Wide range of A-Level subjects including Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English Literature, French, Further Maths, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Physics, Politics, Psychology and Spanish; Community Languages offered in Arabic, Italian and Turkish (Edexcel specification) Art & Design A-Level includes a broad range of media and facilities (textiles, installation art, ceramics, printmaking, photography, painting, Photoshop) and notable university destinations for former students A-Level Computer Science emphasizes computational thinking, coursework, and algorithmic design; assessment through two 2.5‑hour papers and a coursework component English Literature combines set texts with coursework and opportunities for theatre visits and creative writing; extensive reading and a variety of assessment styles Music A-Level covers performing, composition, and listening/analysis; final recital; LAE subsidies for tuition and instrument access; instruments include drums, piano, flute, saxophone, guitar, singing, music production, violin Community Languages include Arabic, Italian and Turkish (1.5 hours of contact time per week, usually after school; Edexcel specification) Trips and visits programme includes curriculum-linked visits, residential trips, and participation in initiatives like Formula 1 in Schools, Model United Nations and the LSE Generate Entrepreneurship Programme

Admissions Criteria

The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is an academically selective free school for pupils aged 16-19.

Financial Information

Free school (no tuition as a free school)

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