Louth Academy

About Louth Academy

Louth Academy is a mixed state secondary for 11 to 16 year olds in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, and it is a school that families are actively seeking out. With 864 pupils on roll against a capacity of 900, it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.5%, which is notably high and reflects the school's role in serving a community with significant economic need. Demand is strong: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 273 applications for 200 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37. Of those applicants, 182 put Louth Academy as their first preference, and all of those first-preference families were offered a place. This suggests that while the school is popular, it is not yet so oversubscribed that local families with a genuine first choice are being turned away.

Academically, Louth Academy is performing well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.42 is rated 'Above average' nationally and places it 1st out of 12 schools in East Lindsey, and 8th out of 57 similar schools across the whole of Lincolnshire. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is -0.06, so pupils here are making significantly more progress than their peers in other Lincolnshire schools. The Attainment 8 score is 43.1, and 51.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school's strongest progress is in the EBacc subjects (0.68) and open subjects (0.52), while progress in maths is essentially flat at -0.01. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This is a notable turnaround from its previous inspection in 2016, when it was rated Inadequate.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, theatre, and science labs, plus clubs such as book club, chess, drama, and choir. There is no sixth form or nursery provision, so pupils leave at 16. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Louth Academy is a good fit for families in the East Lindsey area who want a well-regarded local secondary that is clearly on an upward trajectory, particularly those who value strong academic progress and a broad extracurricular offer, but who do not require a sixth form on site.

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