Compare King Edward VI Grammar School and Louth Academy and Somercotes Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: King Edward VI Grammar School (Secondary) in Louth; Louth Academy (Secondary) in Louth; Somercotes Academy (Secondary) in Louth — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth Academy and Somercotes Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Louth, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (King Edward VI Grammar School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for King Edward VI Grammar School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 2,200, typical FSM 30–35%, range 10–15%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as King Edward VI Education Trust and LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	King Edward VI Grammar School LN11 9LL	Louth Academy LN11 9AW	Somercotes Academy LN11 7PN
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9LL	Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9AW	Louth Lincolnshire LN11 7PN
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Jun 2024	2 22 Mar 2022	2 20 Dec 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	812	900	456
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	King Edward VI Education Trust	LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST	LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.kevigs.org	www.louthacademy.co.uk	somercotesacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01507600456	01507606349	01507353459
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

King Edward VI Grammar School

LN11 9LL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 9LL
Ofsted: 2 10 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: King Edward VI Education Trust
Website: www.kevigs.org
Telephone: 01507600456

Louth Academy

LN11 9AW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 9AW
Ofsted: 2 22 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.louthacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01507606349

Somercotes Academy

LN11 7PN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 7PN
Ofsted: 2 20 Dec 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: somercotesacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01507353459

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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