London Academy of Excellence Tottenham, London
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2021.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2021)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham in detail
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham in its own words
In its own words: "London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is the place for academic rigour. We exist to provide the very best opportunities for our students with a particular focus on developing confident learners who achieve top A Level grades thus opening the door to the best further education available to them."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to the London Academy of Excellence Tottenham; the Sunday Times State Sixth Form College of the Year 2021. Our school's mission is simple - to provide students with a first-class academic education in the heart of Tottenham."
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open evening on Monday 16 November 2026, an open evening on Friday 20 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 28 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Haringey
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 321 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 73% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 10% into work. 54% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 64 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 8 (1%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is White Hart Lane Rail Station, about 310 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is White Hart Lane Station, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood London Academy of Excellence Tottenham stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, London Academy of Excellence Tottenham issued 3 suspensions, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2021 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
The London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is an academically selective free school for pupils aged 16–19. The sixth-form academy was opened in September 2017 in the London borough of Haringey.
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At a Glance
35.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A-
Average grade
46.0
Points per entry
A-
Best 3 A-Levels
43%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
365
A-Level students
98%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 321 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
54%
Top-third university
87%
Degree course
91%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 265 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 152
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 16
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 152 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 133 slight.
16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 13 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
832 pupils
800 places
32 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Haringey council
Places available
2,574
Applications
2,285
Got 1st preference
76.8%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across Haringey council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Further education and skills inspection
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
8.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
832
Total Pupils
360
Boys
472
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
66
Teachers
12.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,327
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about London Academy of Excellence Tottenham
What is London Academy of Excellence Tottenham's Ofsted rating?
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021.
What is the catchment area for London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
No fixed boundary. When London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is oversubscribed, Haringey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
Classes at London Academy of Excellence Tottenham average 19.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham has around 832 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
Apply through Haringey's coordinated admissions process, naming London Academy of Excellence Tottenham on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 152 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 18 serious and 133 slight. 16 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 13 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 31 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Haringey is 119 (the median across 97 schools, same distance and years).
Where is London Academy of Excellence Tottenham?
London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is at Lilywhite House, 780 High Road, London, N17 0BX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)