Somercotes Academy
Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth, LN11 7PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Somercotes Academy is a secondary school in Louth for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Louth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 November 2018, report published 20 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Relationships are strong at Somercotes Academy. Pupils get along well with each other. They trust staff to keep them safe. Pupils know that staff want them to achieve their best. Pupils try hard in lessons and produce work of good quality. The majority of pupils achieve well, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This is reflected in the school's improving performance in GCSE examinations. The school has high expectations of pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school. There are clear routines to support pupils to behave well. Disruptions to learning are not tolerated. Incidents of poor behaviour are dealt with fairly. Pupils who struggle to meet expectations receive guidance that helps them to improve. As a result, the school is calm and orderly. Pupils told inspectors that behaviour has improved significantly in recent times. The school provides well for pupils' character development. There are opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles. For example, pupils readily act as form prefects, eco ambassadors and sports leaders. Many pupils, including pupils with SEND, participate in a variety of sports clubs and performing arts showcase events. Trips to local sites of scientific interest and the Lincolnshire Show provide further opportunities for pupils to pursue wider interests.
What the school should improve
- Routines for checking pupils' learning are not applied consistently across the school. At times, teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils are secure in their learning before moving on. When this happens, sometimes misconceptions are not identified or corrected. Occasionally, pupils do not get the time or help they need to improve their work. The school should ensure that routines to check pupils' learning are implemented consistently.
- The school's actions to promote better attendance have not had the desired impact. Too many pupils are absent from school too often. As a result, some pupils do not benefit from the school's curriculum as well as they should. The school needs to ensure that it takes effective action so that all pupils attend school frequently.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
81 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
395 pupils on roll, with places for 456
Schools near Somercotes Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louth Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| King Edward VI Grammar School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 61.3 |
| Humberston Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| Cleethorpes Academy | 10 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 40.7 |
| Waltham Toll Bar Academy | 10 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jacob Bailey
- Phone
- 01507353459
- Address
- Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth, LN11 7PN
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 142392
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.