London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

What London Academy of Excellence Tottenham does

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) is a state-funded, academically selective sixth form free school established in 2017 and located on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium campus in the London Borough of Haringey. The school delivers 21 A-Level subjects to students recruited from local feeder schools, prioritising applicants from one of England's most deprived wards (top 2% on the Index of Multiple Deprivation), with over 50% of students drawn from households with income under £28,000. Entry is competitive — five GCSEs at grade 9-7, grade 6 in Maths and English, and grade 7 in intended A-Level subjects — and the school is heavily oversubscribed annually. The core proposition is replicating the academic rigour and outcomes of top independent schools (21 A-Level subjects, four subjects per student, Oxbridge and competitive apprenticeship preparation) at no tuition cost.

LAET's product surface centres on the A-Level programme, supplemented by a Music programme (launched 2023 with first Royal Academy of Music scholarship in 2025), the Chrysalis East Outreach Programme (widening-participation work with five named feeder schools), the Futures Programme (Oxbridge preparation and career coaching), and over 50 co-curricular clubs. The school is sponsored by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Highgate School, supported by a network of nine partner independent schools (Alleyn's, Chigwell, Haberdashers' Aske's Boys', Harrow, John Lyon, Mill Hill, North London Collegiate, St Dunstan's) which provide departmental support and CPD, and a growing employer network (Goldman Sachs, Rokos Capital, Rolls Royce, Deloitte, Santander, Allianz Global Investors, Texel) that delivers degree apprenticeship pathways. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard educational tools: an Applicaa admissions portal, a School News App for iOS, Android, and Windows, plus JotForm and PayPal for donation processing.

The revenue model is non-commercial. LAET receives per-pupil government funding as a state-maintained academy and layers £1,800 per pupil annually of additional fundraising on top — the "LAET Premium" — to cover extra staff, specialised equipment, university and career coaching, and enrichment. Donations are processed via PayPal and Jotform, managed by the Director of External Relations, with in-kind support from partner schools and employer workshops. The school charges no tuition fees and does not enrol international students. Funnel metrics demonstrate the model: 23% A*, 56% A*-A, 85% A*-B in 2025; 70% of cohort to Russell Group universities; 26 Oxbridge offers; 22 Medical/Dental/Veterinary placements; 16 elite degree apprenticeship placements.

Name

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

Legal name

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

Website

https://laetottenham.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is a state-funded, academically selective sixth form free school in Tottenham, London, serving local 16-19 year olds from one of England's most deprived areas with 21 A-Level subjects, Oxbridge preparation, and elite degree apprenticeship pathways, sponsored by Tottenham Hotspur FC and Highgate School.

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Product category

Secondary Education (Sixth Form)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Sixth form education
• A-Level programme
• State-funded academy
• University preparation
• Widening participation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Education Funding: LAET is a state-funded sixth form free school. Core revenue is derived from government education funding per student enrolled.
2. LAET Premium Fundraising: The school fundraises £1,800 per pupil annually through donations to fund the LAET Premium — the 'extra' above standard state provision. This includes individual donations (one-off and regular monthly/annual), processed via PayPal and Jotform. Fundraising is managed by the Director of External Relations and supported by Highgate School.
3. Professional Services / Partnerships in Kind: Partner schools and sponsors provide departmental support, CPD, and shared opportunities for students at no direct monetary cost to LAET, representing an in-kind value contribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham (LAET) is a state-funded, academically selective sixth form free school delivering a four-A-Level curriculum across 21 subjects to students aged 16–18. The school supplements its core A-Level programme with a Futures Programme (Oxbridge/Russell Group preparation and elite degree apprenticeship support), a Chrysalis East outreach programme, a comprehensive Music Programme, over 50 co-curricular clubs, and an LAET Premium funded by donations to provide additional enrichment, specialist staff, and professional-grade facilities.

Product overview

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham is a state-funded, academically selective sixth form college offering 21 A-Level subjects to students from the Tottenham area. The institution operates as a unified educational programme centred on its core A-Level provision, supplemented by specialised sub-products including the Chrysalis East outreach programme for feeder schools, a comprehensive Music Programme with state-of-the-art facilities, the Futures Programme for university and career guidance, over 50 co-curricular clubs and societies, and the LAET Premium which funds additional enrichment experiences above standard state funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sixth Form A-Level Programme Academically selective coeducational sixth form A-Level programme offering 21 subjects, with all students taking four A-Levels as part of the rigorous curriculum. Entry requirements: five GCSEs at grades 9–7, grade 6 in Maths and English Language, and grade 7 in intended A-Level subjects. Serves students aged 16–18 from Tottenham and surrounding boroughs.
• Chrysalis East Outreach Programme Widening-participation outreach programme targeting five named local feeder schools (Duke's Aldridge Academy, Gladesmore Community School, Heartlands High School, Park View School, Woodside High School) with summer schools, Futures Mornings, primary school engagement, and taster lessons. Founded by Rokos Capital Management as sponsoring partner.
• Music Programme Comprehensive music education including A-Level Music (launched 2023), state-of-the-art music facilities with professional-standard equipment, free/subsidised music lessons, and performances at major venues including Royal Albert Hall, Wireless Festival, and Southwark Cathedral. Awarded the Music Mark of Recognition in 2025.
• Futures Programme Expert university and career coaching programme for Year 12 and Year 13 students, including Oxbridge preparation, Russell Group coaching, and structured pathways into finance, law, creative arts, and the built environment. Supports elite degree apprenticeship placements at firms such as Goldman Sachs, Rolls Royce, and Rokos Capital Management.
• Co-Curricular Activities Programme Over 50 clubs and societies including Model United Nations, Vocal Collective, and various sporting activities designed to build confidence and life skills beyond the academic curriculum.
• LAET Premium Enrichment Programme Additional £1,800 per pupil per year above government funding, funded by charitable donations, providing extra staff, specialised equipment, professional-grade labs, university and career coaching, mental health and counselling services, and enrichment experiences typically found only in the independent sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23% A*, 56% A*-A, 85% A*-B grades in 2025 A-Levels; average grade A
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Tottenham Hotspur Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTottenham Hotspur FC is a founding sponsor of LAET. The school is co-located on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium campus. Tottenham Hotspur provides access to world-class stadium facilities for events and university fairs, and the club's foundation supports school initiatives including music performances and community engagement.
• Highgate SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighgate School is a founding sponsor of LAET and provides support for fundraising and staffing. The partnership enables departmental support, CPD opportunities, and shared activities for students across both schools. Highgate also collaborates on the annual Rock, Pop & Rap Showcase.
• Alleyn's SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlleyn's School is a coeducational day school in Dulwich, South London, for ages 4-18. As a partner school, it provides departmental support, CPD, and shared student opportunities.
• Chigwell SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerChigwell School is a coeducational day and boarding school in Chigwell, Essex, for ages 4-18. Partners to provide departmental support and shared opportunities.
• Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaberdashers' Aske's Boys' School is an all-boys school in Elstree, Hertfordshire, for ages 4-18. Partner school providing departmental support and CPD.
• Harrow SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarrow School is a full boarding school in Harrow, London, for boys aged 13-18. Partner school providing departmental support and shared student opportunities.
• John Lyon SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohn Lyon School is an all-boys day school in Harrow, London, for ages 11-18. Partner school providing departmental support.
• Mill Hill SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMill Hill School is a coeducational day and boarding school in Mill Hill, London, for ages 13-18. Partner school providing departmental support and CPD.
• North London Collegiate SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth London Collegiate School is an all-girls day school in Edgware, London Borough of Harrow, for ages 4-18. Partner school providing departmental support and shared opportunities.
• St Dunstan's CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Dunstan's College is a coeducational nursery to Year 13 college in Catford, South-East London. Partner school providing departmental support.
• Generation ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneration Exchange is a long-running community partnership that brings students together with elderly members of the local community for shared activities, learning, and intergenerational connection. The partnership includes an annual Intergenerational Week celebration.
• Ore ProjectssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOre Projects collaborates with LAET on STEAM education, introducing students to metalworking, welding, and structural design through workshops. Female Year 12 Physics and Art students collaborated on designing a kinetic sculpture. Ore Projects works to open career pathways in engineering, architecture, and public art for underrepresented young people.
• The Raine GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Raine Group, a leading global advisory and investment firm specialising in media and entertainment, co-hosted an exclusive invite-only industry breakfast networking event in London with Music Business Worldwide. LAET students attended the event to network with music industry professionals.
• Music Business WorldwidesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic Business Worldwide, a global news and analysis platform for the music industry, co-hosted an exclusive industry breakfast networking event with The Raine Group. LAET students attended and networked with music industry executives.
• DJ & MC AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DJ & MC Academy delivered a hands-on DJ workshop at LAET for students. The organisation operates free recording studios in White Hart Lane (Tottenham) and Pymmes Park (Edmonton) for young people and young adults to create music and explore creative pathways.
• Royal Opera HousesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLAET music students visited the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden for a behind-the-scenes experience, attending a Stage and Orchestra rehearsal and meeting soprano Louisa Alder. The visit provided insight into professional pathways in the performing arts.
• Sarabande FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sarabande Foundation hosted a private view exhibition for LAET Year 13 Art students on Tottenham High Road. The gallery provided a professional venue for students to showcase their A-Level Art work, supporting their artistic development and providing exhibition experience.
• Tottenham Hotspur FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tottenham Hotspur Foundation supported the Year 13 Art students' exhibition at the Sarabande Foundation, reflecting the broader community partnership between LAET and the club's foundation.
• Goldman SachscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoldman Sachs has supported LAET's careers programme through workshops, panel discussions, and degree apprenticeship placements. Alumni Berenice Dienda and Ruth Mahamoodally joined as degree apprentices. The firm contributes to the Finance Pathways launch events.
• TexelsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexel's CEO Andy Lennard spoke at the Finance Pathways Launch, describing seven years of ongoing commitment to LAET. Alumni Nikol interned through the Texel Foundation while studying at the University of Warwick, ultimately converting to a full-time role at Texel Group.
• Allianz Global InvestorssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Newman, Managing Director and Head of Global High Yield at Allianz Global Investors, has provided long-term guidance and mentorship to LAET alumni, including helping Toni (2020 alumnus) secure a role in the industry. Allianz GI representatives attended the Finance Pathways Launch.
• SantandersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSantander has supported LAET's Finance Pathways through panel discussions and degree apprenticeship placements. Alumni Fadhail is a degree apprentice at Santander. Representatives from Santander attended the Finance Pathways Launch.
• DeloittesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte attended the LAET Finance Pathways Launch, contributing to panel discussions on career pathways in professional services and providing apprenticeship opportunities (alumna Anisah Ahmed).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mossbourne Community Academy: Selective state secondary school in Hackney serving a similar demographic to LAET. Operates in the same London borough-adjacent catchment, with comparable university-progression outcomes and a mission focused on academic excellence for inner-city students.
• Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School: Catholic state secondary and sixth form in West London with one of the strongest Oxbridge placement records in the UK. Operates a comparable model combining selective admissions, rigorous A-Level provision, and elite university preparation for London students.
• Henrietta Barnett School: Top selective state secondary school for girls in Hampstead Garden Suburb. One of the highest-performing state schools nationally on A-Level outcomes and Oxbridge progression — a useful direct comparator on the academic-results dimension.
• London Academy of Excellence Stratford: LAET's sister school in Stratford using the same model — selective sixth form college sponsored by Tottenham Hotspur and Highgate-style partners, focused on Oxbridge progression from disadvantaged East London communities. The most structurally identical peer.
• Wilson's School: Selective grammar school in Sutton with one of the strongest state-school Oxbridge placement records in the country. Comparable to LAET on the intensity of academic outcomes and structured university preparation, though serving a less disadvantaged demographic.
• Harris Westminster Sixth Form: Selective state sixth form in Westminster serving high-attaining students with strong university outcomes. Operates a comparable model of selective admissions, rigorous academic curriculum, and structured university preparation, making it a direct peer in the London selective-sixth-form segment.
• St Olave's Grammar School: Selective grammar school in Orpington with an outstanding Oxbridge and Russell Group placement record. Comparable to LAET in outcomes intensity and selective admissions, though serving a different (more suburban) demographic.
• Brampton Manor Academy: East London state secondary school widely cited as the leading comparator to LAET — both serve high-attainment disadvantaged students and have built exceptional Oxbridge and Russell Group placement records. Brampton Manor's profile is the benchmark LAET is measured against in the London selective-state-school conversation.

Broad incumbents

• Eton College: The UK's most prominent independent school. Relevant as the elite benchmark LAET's Oxbridge and leadership outcomes are measured against, and as an aspirational reference point for the school's partnership network and curriculum design.
• Highgate School: One of London's leading independent schools and a founding sponsor of LAET. Provides departmental support, CPD, and shared activities. Comparable as the elite independent benchmark LAET seeks to emulate in academic rigour at zero cost to students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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