How many pupils does Louth Academy have?

Louth Academy has 864 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Louth Academy's Ofsted rating?

Louth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).

How does Louth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Louth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.

Is Louth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Louth Academy is part of LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Louth Academy?

Louth Academy is located at Monks' Dyke Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AW.

Louth Academy

Monks' Dyke Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AW

Good

Inspected 8 February 2022

Good

Ofsted

45.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

864

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Louth Academy

Louth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 864 pupils on roll. It is part of LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 43.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 864 / 900 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 February 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

43.1%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

21.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.3

Attainment 8

168 pupils

34.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

76%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

26.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

69.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

12.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

15.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£51,038

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,232 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -7 vs 2023/24

8.8

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,526

Spend per pupil

£8,865

Income per pupil

67%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Monks' Dyke Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AW
Phone: 01507606349
Head Teacher: Joseph Hermiston
Website: www.louthacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Louth Academy?: Louth Academy is an academy sponsor led in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Louth Academy have?: Louth Academy has 864 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Louth Academy's Ofsted rating?: Louth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2022).
How does Louth Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Louth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.
Is Louth Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Louth Academy is part of LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Louth Academy?: Louth Academy is located at Monks' Dyke Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9AW.

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