Louth Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Monks' Dyke Road Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9AW |
| Phone | 01507606349 |
| Reference Number | 144968 |
Louth Academy has been assessed as a good school across all domains, marking its first inspection. The school promotes a positive environment where relationships between staff and pupils thrive, contributing to pupils feeling safe and supported. Leaders have established a broad curriculum that aligns well with local needs and aspirations, promoting independence and academic achievement. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring the consistent delivery of the curriculum and managing off-task behavior in some lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 864 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.93%
Girls: 49.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 97 | 88 | 185 |
| 8 | 90 | 88 | 178 |
| 9 | 81 | 91 | 172 |
| 10 | 89 | 89 | 178 |
| 11 | 83 | 68 | 151 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.4% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations of academic performance and behavior
- Broad and ambitious curriculum tailored to local context
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Emphasis on developing pupils’ literacy and love for reading
- Active personal development curriculum covering British values and future careers guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across subjects
- Ineffective management of low-level disruption and off-task behavior in some lessons
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
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