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Secondary (Year 7 upwards)

Langley School

Solihull, Solihull - B92 7ER

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Everyone at Langley is incredibly proud of our school and the students who come to us to learn, thrive and achieve. We believe passionately in creating a community, which is rich, diverse and which fundamentally places our students at the centre of everything we do.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Langtree School

Reading, Oxfordshire - RG8 0RA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Langtree is an exceptional school, thanks to our commitment to educate and develop our pupils during their time with us.”

SecondarySince 1997Ofsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

Larkmead School

Abingdon, Oxfordshire - OX14 1RF

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Larkmead is a happy, successful school that nurtures character through our ethos of “one community, individual minds, creating futures.””

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lathom High School : A Technology College

Skelmersdale, Lancashire - WN8 6JN

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“In order to provide the very best Quality of Education, we deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which provides a range of traditional subjects – setting students up in the best possible way for further study and working life – but tailored with pathways and support to suit their individual needs…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Launceston College

Launceston, Cornwall - PL15 9JR

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“At Launceston College we aim for young people to be happy, successful and responsible by learning the knowledge skills and values that are important for society.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Laureate Academy

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire - HP1 3DW

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Everything we do at Laureate is framed around our three values: Knowledge, Aspiration and Respect. We want our students to ‘Work Hard, Aim High and Be Kind’ and we aim to help them on this path through the three C’s, Curriculum, Co-curriculum and Conduct.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Laurel Park School

London, Enfield - N14 7HY

“Learning is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviours, skills, values and attitudes. At Laurel Park School we recognise the importance of teaching our students how to excel in all these areas with every part of the school life being an opportunity to learn.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Laurence Jackson School

Guisborough, Redcar and Cleveland - TS14 6RD

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Our ethos helps ensure that Laurence Jackson School is a school with a positive culture and climate for learning. Our expectations of students’ conduct and learning are centred on positive attributes.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Laurus Cheadle Hulme

Cheadle, Stockport - SK8 5GB

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Laurus Cheadle Hulme is an 11-16 secondary school serving the local community and part of the Laurus Trust family. Since opening in 2018, we have established a culture of high expectations where students are encouraged to excel, regardless of background or circumstance.”

SecondarySince 2018Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Laurus Ryecroft

Manchester, Tameside - M43 7LJ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Laurus Ryecroft is an 11-18 secondary school serving the Tameside community and part of the Laurus Trust family. Since opening in 2018, we have built a vibrant and ambitious learning community where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.”

SecondarySince 2018Ofsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lavington School

Devizes, Wiltshire - SN10 4EB

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“We focus on maintaining a calm and orderly environment where students feel safe to challenge themselves and learn from passionate and knowledgeable specialist teachers.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lawn Manor Academy

Swindon, Swindon - SN3 1ER

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Since opening in 2017 as part of the Ascend Learning Trust, Lawn Manor Academy has built a strong reputation for providing a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment.”

SecondarySince 2011Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Lawnswood School

Leeds, Leeds - LS16 5AG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our vibrant and harmonious school community truly reflects the cosmopolitan nature of Leeds. Treating every student as an individual, we are renowned for excellent pastoral care, which promotes excellent achievement for all.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Lawrence Sheriff School

Rugby, Warwickshire - CV21 3AG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our aim is that all students find joy at school and that this leads them to achieve well academically. Our students achieve fantastic exam results through a curriculum that stretches them and is enriched.”

SecondaryGrammar (selective)BoysEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Lea Manor High School

Luton, Luton - LU3 3TL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Lea Manor High School is widely recognised as an inclusive school that cares deeply for all its pupils. We are wholly committed to inspiring and supporting our pupils in their endeavour for success in all aspects of school life, regardless of ability and background.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: InadequateQuality of education: Inadequate

LeAF Studio

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - BH11 9JW

“LEAF Studio actively promotes and develops individual excellence and outstanding collaboration for all its students across the whole curriculum.”

SecondarySince 2012Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Lealands High School

Luton, Luton - LU3 3AL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Lealands High School we passionately believe in the potential of every student and are focused on supporting them to “climb the mountain to success” in an ever demanding world. We work hard to instil our core values of excellence, responsibility and respect throughout our school.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Leasowes High School

Halesowen, Dudley - B62 8PJ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“The aim of Leasowes High School is to help each and every student to understand and reach their potential by offering an impressive range of opportunities and approaches to learning, supported by a caring and committed pastoral team, dedicated to the health, emotional wellbeing and personal…”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Leeds City Academy

Leeds, Leeds - LS6 2LG

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Leeds City Academy we are committed to working ‘In Partnership’ with students, parents and a range of stakeholders to ensure that every student can fulfil their ambitions and aspirations.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Leeds East Academy

Leeds, Leeds - LS14 6HA

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“We have a firm belief that every child can and will perform highly and are able to excel both academically and personally within the right climate and culture.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement