The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 88 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 431
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jacob Bailey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 7PN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Somercotes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Somercotes Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somercotes Academy?
Somercotes Academy currently has 431 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somercotes Academy take?
Somercotes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Somercotes Academy?
Somercotes Academy is in Louth, LN11 7PN, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somercotes Academy have a sixth form?
No, Somercotes Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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