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Louth
Academy Prospectus 2020-2021
Tollbar Family of Academies
September 2020 is an exciting time for your child to be that, whilst students have experienced a difficult period in
joining Louth Academy. Here we have developed a thriving relation to Covid-19, every child continues to be given the
school, where every child can flourish in an environment opportunities and guidance necessary to achieve their full
which encourages self-belief and celebrates aspiration. potential.
At Louth Academy, we truly believe that our ethos of
challenge and ambition is resulting in a comprehensive I hope you will find all of the information you need within
school that all students, staff and our local community can this prospectus and it gives you an indication of the
be proud of. educational philosophy we represent.
Tollbar Multi Academy Trust has invested in, and overseen, I look forward to welcoming your child to Louth Academy
incredible progress at Louth Academy since its inception in September.
in September 2017. Not only have rapid improvements
been made in the quality of Teaching and Learning and Philip Dickinson, BA (Hons), MA
examination results are on an upward trajectory, huge Principal
alterations to the Upper and Lower Campuses have
transformed the facilities, prompting great praise from
our students and their parents. This year, refurbishment
has focused upon the building of a brand-new music
suite at the lower site, along with a fully revamped theatre,
recording studio and dance studio at the upper site for
the use of all of our students. It is a privilege to welcome
your child into such a well-resourced Academy, featuring
outstanding facilities.
Our dedicated staff are committed to achieving the very
best for Louth Academy and are determined to ensure
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Mission
Statement
Louth Academy will:
• Enable students to experience an exciting and creative climate • Promote an international business and enterprise culture and
and we create opportunities for every individual to achieve ethic, alongside the goal of general academic excellence.
their maximum potential.
• Focus our determination to maintain the Academy at the
• Prepare students for active local, national and global leading edge of educational innovation.
citizenship.
• Reinforce and extend the links the Academy has with its
• Provide a secure, caring environment for each individual partners and the local, national and worldwide community.
student.
• Raise the overall standard of teaching and learning.
• Encourage students to follow a healthy lifestyle.
• Accept that our first responsibility is to our students, to meet
• Promote an international understanding through a rich and their needs and provide outstanding service.
extended curriculum.
• Adopt a philosophy of continuous improvement in every
aspect of the Academy’s work and life.
We are committed to honesty and responsibility in all relationships, respecting the legitimate
rights of individuals and stressing the importance of social awareness and sensitivity.
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Admissions and Induction
Transition Arrangements
Parents can apply for a place at a
In June, Year 6 students transferring
to the Academy receive a visit from a
At Louth Academy,
secondary school from 7th September
2020 for the Year 7 September 2021
Louth Academy teacher who collects
information about friendship groups and we recognise that
siblings. This teacher also addresses
intake. The admission booklets “Going
to secondary school in Lincolnshire” and concerns and answers any questions transferring to a new
“The Lincolnshire School Admissions that students may have.
Guide” are available to download at: High priority is given to keeping family
school is a major step
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/school-
admissions/apply-school-place
groupings, siblings and friendship
groups together as far as possible. If in the life of a young
there are concerns or special requests,
The preferred method for applying for a
Year 7 place is online. You can also apply parents should telephone the Academy person.
by telephoning the Customer Service and we will do our best to comply with
Centre on: 01522 782030. Alternatively, your requests.
you can request a paper application
using the same telephone number. If you Open Evening For this reason,
have queries or problems applying for a
place at Louth Academy, please contact
us on 01507 606349.
The Open Evening in September is our
main event where parents and students
in addition to the
All parents are informed of their
can visit all areas of the Academy and
meet students and staff. If parents standard procedures
allocation on 1st March 2021. cannot attend our Open Evening,
You will receive a single offer of a place. individual appointments to visit during that have to be
the Academy day can be made by
You must officially accept a place that is telephoning 01507 606349. followed, we have
offered at Louth Academy by 12th March
2021. Induction Days to Enjoy
our own co-ordinated
If you are unsuccessful at this stage, you The next step is the Primary Induction
will be offered the right of an appeal. If Days that will take place during July. All
students transferring to Louth Academy
scheme for Year 6 to
you wish to appeal for a place at Louth
Academy, contact Admissions at the
Academy and request an Appeals Form.
will take part in three full days of activities
involving a wide range of subjects.
Year 7 transfer.
Please return the completed form to the The induction days also acquaint new
Academy. All appeals are heard by an starters with the Academy surroundings
independent appeals panel. and provide an opportunity to meet staff
and other students.
‘Casual’ transfers relate to transfers other
than from Year 6 to Year 7. If you would
like your child to change secondary
schools, you should initially discuss the
matter with your child’s current school. If
you still wish to proceed, please contact
the Academy to request a Transfer
Application Form.
Making the Transition to
Louth Academy
Our co-ordinated scheme for Year 6
to Year 7 transfer minimises problems
and concerns and ensures that
students making the transition from
Primary School to Louth Academy with
confidence.
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Admissions
Induction
New Intake Parents’ Evening
Parents of our September intake students are invited to a parents’ evening where they are given all of the information needed for their
child’s transition to the Academy. They will also have an opportunity to meet pastoral staff who will be able to answer any individual
questions.
Special Needs
For students with Special Educational Needs, our SEND Co-ordinator will be available to attend reviews from Year 5 onwards.
Banding and Setting Arrangements
Your child will be placed in an ability band within the year group. This is determined by your child’s Key Stage 2 results.
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Curriculum
Louth Academy students enjoy a broad and balanced
curriculum that prepares them for adult life.
• Our curriculum is designed to be flexible to allow for personalised learning.
• All students in Key Stage 3 follow a curriculum which prepares them for
GCSE studies in Key Stage 4.
Setting
Students in Year 7 are arranged in four bands with two classes
in each band. There are opportunities throughout the year for
movement between the bands.
Class Sizes
Class sizes are kept as small as possible. The current Year 7
have an average class size of 21.
Equipment Required
All students are required to have their own basic items each
day. These include pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, basic small set
of colouring pencils, protractor and a scientific calculator.
Students are advised to own a small dictionary, a thesaurus
and a small French and/or Spanish dictionary.
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Music Tuition at Louth
Our music staff offer a wide range of extra-curricular music groups. In
addition to our music staff, we also employ highly qualified and respected
music teachers (music service accredited) for instrumental and singing
lessons.
Music tuition takes place during the Academy day on a rotating programme
so that students do not miss the same curriculum lesson each week. There
are opportunities to perform throughout the year and all students taking
lessons within the Academy are expected to belong to one of the ensemble
groups and choirs.
The Academy Day
08:50 Warning Bell
08:55 Registration
09:15 Period 1
10:05 Period 2
10:55 Break (15 minutes)
11:10 Period 3
12:00 Period 4
12:50 Lunch (40 minutes)
13:30 Period 5
14:25 Period 6
15:15 End of Day
Extra-Curricular Activities commence from 15.15pm onwards.
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Assessment
Target Setting
Students are set targets which are challenging yet
realistic and attainable. They are discussed with
students and reviewed regularly.
It has been proved that effective target setting
significantly raises the attainment of students.
Assessment and Monitoring
Louth Academy students are regularly assessed to
ensure that their progress is monitored. Individual
guidance and support is given in order to keep students
on track.
Assessment in the Academy consists of:
• NFER tests in reading, spelling and maths
• CAT tests
• Internal examinations
• On-going teacher assessment of work
• Progress Point Assessments (PPs)
Internal assessments are utilised to measure each
child’s progress based upon their KS2 starting point.
Louth Academy students are set individual targets
that challenge and motivate them to achieve their full
potential.
Reporting Progress to Parents
Regular communication is maintained with parents
who receive an annual written report on progress. In
addition, the Academy issues a termly assessment
report that shows baseline information and internal
data showing your child’s progress. A meeting is held
for parents before the first report is issued to explain
Louth Academy students in detail what the various information means. Parents’
evenings provide the opportunity for staff and parents
to discuss any concerns - and for staff to highlight
are set individual targets particular achievements.
that challenge and motivate
them to achieve their full
potential.
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GCSE RESULTS 2020
Students at Louth Academy celebrated a very well deserved and improved set of
GCSE results, following three full years (the whole of their Key Stage 4) as a member
of Tollbar Multi Academy Trust.
As students did not sit exams due to the Coronavirus situation the Academy used
our robust and rigorous assessment processes to ensure that these results are a true
reflection of the grades students were expected to achieve had exams taken place.
The results at Louth Academy have seen an increase on last summer, with 63% of
students achieving a standard pass (grades 4-9) in Maths and English; and 32%
achieving a strong pass (grades 5-9).
The Academy’s Attainment 8 figure has also seen a rise to 43.27. Attainment 8
measures the achievement of a student across eight subjects, including English and
Maths.
We are very proud of the progress our students have made and the grades they
received are a result of their hard work and commitment to their studies.
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Pastoral
Our induction days start the process of acquainting students with their new
surroundings and this continues on the first day at Louth Academy.
Staff and other students do their best to help our new starters to settle in and to
address any worries they may have about moving to their new school.
House Groups House Structure Student Planner
Louth Academy is divided into four houses: Each House is led by a Pastoral Manager The Academy Planner is an important
Aquila, Lyra, Perseus and Vela - each of who is responsible for student guidance. means of communication between parents/
which have tutor groups. An Assistant Principal is responsible for carers and the Academy.
transition from Year 6 to Year 7 and for giving
The First Day for New Year 7 students continued support to the new year group Each student is issued with a Planner which
throughout the year. An Assistant Principal helps students to organise their work and
On arrival at Louth Academy, new students take responsibility for their own learning.
assemble in the hall to be greeted by senior has overall responsibility for the pastoral
system. It features the Behaviour Policy, helpful
staff. sections on Literacy and Numeracy and
A tutor period follows which lasts until In addition, new students who need it have other information designed to help students
morning break and provides the opportunity the support of the Special Educational Need settle into Academy life. There are pages for
for Year 7 students to get to know the rest of Co-ordinator during the transition period. students to record merits and to write down
the tutor group. their homework. Much of the homework
Assemblies is set on the Academy’s online platform –
New students are given their timetable. They Assemblies are held in House groups or Frog. All students will be trained on how to
also have discussion with their House tutor in year groups and are led by Pastoral access homework using this facility.
when they can talk about any concerns they Managers, Curriculum Leaders or a senior
may have. Every Louth Academy student is treated as
member of staff. an individual. We believe that success is
The tutor will go through all Academy Learning Support achieved by recognising and responding
procedures, including standards of positively to each student’s particular skills,
behaviour and what will be needed for Literacy and Numeracy support is provided talents and needs.
lessons. with a personalised programme meeting
the needs of individual students, where
When lessons start, staff will always ensure required.
that students know where they should go for
their next period so that new entrants have
fewer worries about getting lost.
10 | Louth AcademyPositive Reward System Student Council
We insist on high standards of work, behaviour and dress at all The Academy actively seeks the views of the students. Students
times. have the opportunity to be a member of their House Student
Council and the Academy Student Council. All students can put
We value our students and believe in recognising their forward ideas to be debated.
achievements, not only with praise but with merits.
Extra-Curricular
Year 7 and 8 earn merits for exceptional work, outstanding effort,
very good attendance, involvement in extra-curricular activities and Louth Academy offers a large number of clubs and societies which
service to the community. take place at lunchtime and after school, ranging from sport to
music, drama and art.
Certificates are awarded at various levels, together with gift
vouchers for those collecting high numbers of merits. Medical
Homework If a student is absent through illness, parents should notify the
Academy immediately by telephone and provide a note on their
All students are expected to spend between 7 to 10 hours a week child’s return.
on homework.
For a student on regular medication, parents are asked to complete
The planner gives clear advice on how to organise homework and the relevant medical form. All medication is lodged in the Medical
where to access helpful information. Room.
Homework Club Should a student become ill during the day, staff will issue a
For any student needing help, or who would like access to a medical note and send the student to the Medical Room. If it is felt
computer, Homework Club is available after school on a daily basis. necessary, parents will be notified to collect their child.
Uniform Transport Arrangements
Louth Academy is proud of its high standard of uniform. This makes At the end of the Academy day, all students catching a bus are
the Academy stand out and gives our students a real feeling of supervised on-site until they are told to board a bus by a member of
identity. staff. Parents need to apply to Lincolnshire County Council for a bus
pass if their child will be travelling on a Lincolnshire County Council
All students must wear the Academy blazer, black trousers, a white bus. If you have any queries regarding transport, please contact the
shirt, the Academy tie and black shoes. Trainers and boots are office at Louth Academy.
not allowed. Plain coats and jackets should be worn. Sportswear,
blazers and ties are available from Uniform Direct. This ensures Student Support and Safety
good quality garments at a reasonable price. Louth Academy staff are well aware that most students feel
Our high standards also extend to personal appearance - for apprehensive when moving schools. If children have any worries,
example, we do not allow extreme hair styles, such as Mohicans, they must not keep these to themselves but should let someone
and vivid or two tone hair colour is not acceptable. All hair styles help them. Students can talk to their House tutor, Pastoral Manager
should be blended. or a senior member of staff. There is also a counsellor available if
required.
Home-Academy Agreement
In order to ensure that students are safe in the Academy, there is
Parents and students are required to sign an agreement to uphold CCTV coverage around the site.
the high standards set by the Academy in terms of dress and
behaviour.
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www.louthacademy.co.uk
Principal
Philip Dickinson, BA (Hons), MA
Louth Academy Lower Campus Louth Academy Upper Campus
North Holme Road, Monks’ Dyke Road,
Louth, Louth,
Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire,
LN11 0HG LN11 9AW
Tel: 01507 606349
Email: enquiries@louthacademy.co.uk
Web: www.louthacademy.co.uk
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