London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

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London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) is a mixed 16 to 19 academy, situated in Tottenham, in the London Borough of Haringey.

It was established in 2017 as a selective free schoolLAET works in partnership with nine independent schools, of which Highgate School is their main educational sponsorTottenham Hotspur Football Club is their business sponsor. At the time of the inspection, LAET had 557 students studying A levels, including mathematics, biology, chemistry, psychology and EnglishThere were 290 students in Year 12 and 267 students in Year 13. All students study four A-level subjects in Year 12 and can reduce this to three A levels in Year 13Approximately a quarter of stud...ents continue to study four A levels in Year 13.

What is it like to be a learner with this provider? Students at LAET are inspired by their studiesLessons are exciting and students are highly motivated by the atmosphere and culture of the school. They appreciate being in a studious environment where they are encouraged and challenged to achieve their best academically, and to contribute to the local communityStudents appreciate the excellent support that they receive from their teachers. Teachers help students to understand their work and what they need to do to improveStudents talk positively about the high-quality guidance that they receive in planning their future careersStudents work hard and are ambitious to achieve high standards of work and to progress onto careers of their choiceThey benefit from a broad range of additional activities that are available to them at schoolFor example, they take part in sports, community projects, arts and drama to complement their curriculum.

Teachers encourage students to explore and discuss contemporary issuesAs a result, they learn to conduct themselves with integrity and grow in their understanding of the diverse communities that they live in