London Academy of Excellence
London Academy of Excellence is a free schools 16 to 19 in Newham for pupils aged 16 to 19. It has 522 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for London Academy of Excellence is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection: May 2024. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | 16-19 academy / Free schools 16 to 19 |
| Age Range | 16-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hawthorne House 2 Farthingale Walk Stratford London E15 1LE |
| Reference Number | 138403 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 522 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 36.59%
Girls: 63.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 106 | 169 | 275 |
| 13 | 85 | 162 | 247 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 15.9% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| Indian | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.9% |
| Asian, Other | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White, British | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
London Academy of Excellence continues to demonstrate outstanding performance as an academic sixth-form college, catering to students aged 16 to 19. Since its establishment in 2012 as a free school, LAE has been committed to providing high-quality education and has shown exceptional leadership and management capabilities. The college prides itself on creating an inclusive and diverse environment where students thrive, driven by high academic expectations and effective support systems. Notable strengths include the broad curriculum provided and excellent progression opportunities for students pursuing higher education and careers in demanding fields like healthcare and sciences.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | Short inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding leadership and management
- High-quality teaching and motivated students
- Inclusive and supportive environment
- Exceptional student progress and achievement
- Well-designed curriculum supporting academic aspirations
- Extensive careers education and support
- Strong involvement in personal development activities
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 47.75 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 47.93 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 54.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at London Academy of Excellence were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 London Academy of Excellence had 13.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 5.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 13.4 | 11.2 | 11.8 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 20.3 | 19.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 16.9% | 36.1% | 9.3% | 13.0% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 44.9% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 5.7% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 0.0% | 58.8% | 41.0% | 43.9% | – | 18.6% | 72.0% | 63.0% | 2.4% | 64.3% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.7 | – | 1.0 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 3.3 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 4.0% of pupils at London Academy of Excellence were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 1.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 9 | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 7 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 2 | 1 |
| Hearing impairment | 0 | 2 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 2 | 0 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 0 | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 London Academy of Excellence received £12,373 and spent £13,358 for each of its 483 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £2,432,000 (£5,035 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £962,000 | £1,332,000 | £1,902,000 | £2,614,000 | £2,555,000 | £2,925,000 | £2,432,000 |
| per pupil | £2,056 | £2,758 | £3,971 | £5,550 | £5,390 | £6,145 | £5,035 |
| In-year balance | £34,000 | £237,000 | £515,000 | £634,000 | -£35,000 | £5,000 | -£476,000 |
| per pupil | £73 | £491 | £1,075 | £1,346 | -£74 | £11 | -£986 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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What is London Academy of Excellence's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for London Academy of Excellence is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
When was London Academy of Excellence last inspected by Ofsted?
London Academy of Excellence was last inspected in May 2024.
How many pupils does London Academy of Excellence have?
London Academy of Excellence has 522 pupils on roll.
What age range does London Academy of Excellence cover?
London Academy of Excellence for pupils aged 16 to 19.
Where is London Academy of Excellence?
London Academy of Excellence is at Hawthorne House, 2 Farthingale Walk, Stratford, London, E15 1LE.