Somercotes Academy
URN: 142392 • Louth LN11 7PN
Overview
- Name
- Somercotes Academy
- URN
- 142392
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jacob Bailey (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01507353459
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Keeling Street, Louth LN11 7PN
Summary
Somercotes Academy, located in Louth, Lincolnshire, is a mixed secondary academy that operates under the Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust. With a current enrolment of 431 students and a capacity of 456, the academy is committed to providing a high-quality education in a supportive environment. The school promotes a culture of excellence, encouraging students to achieve their highest academic standards while also fostering personal development and responsible citizenship.
The curriculum at Somercotes Academy is designed to engage learners through a varied and effective programme. In addition to core academic subjects, the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities aimed at developing the whole person. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow into caring and considerate individuals.
Somercotes Academy places a strong emphasis on student welfare and support, with dedicated resources for special educational needs and a focus on attendance and punctuality. The school actively involves parents in the educational process, providing various resources and communication channels to keep families informed and engaged.
The curriculum at Somercotes Academy is designed to engage learners through a varied and effective programme. In addition to core academic subjects, the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities aimed at developing the whole person. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel academically but also grow into caring and considerate individuals.
Somercotes Academy places a strong emphasis on student welfare and support, with dedicated resources for special educational needs and a focus on attendance and punctuality. The school actively involves parents in the educational process, providing various resources and communication channels to keep families informed and engaged.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Leave Of Absence (sen)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND Local Offer - Lincolnshire County Council (sen)
- Anti-Bullying Policy (download)
- Attendance Policy (download)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Careers Education, Information & Guidance Policy (download)
- Provider Access Policy (download)
Nearby alternatives
- The King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth (70.2)
- King Edward VI Grammar School (57.5)
- Louth Academy (49.8)
- Cordeaux Academy (47.0)
- Cordeaux Academy (46.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 456
- Pupils
- 431
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 215
- FSM %
- 44.30
- Open date
- 2015-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 431 | 216 | 215 | 456 | 44.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 221 | 235 | 456 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 457 | 208 | 249 | 467 | 31.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 457 | 208 | 249 | 467 | 31.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 421 | 191 | 230 | 356 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 385 | 169 | 216 | 356 | 21.60 |
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