Paul Spraggs

London Academy of Excellence Tottenham

The place for academic rigour, LAET is a 16-19 free school which opened in September 2017 in state of the art premises next to White Hart Lane stadium. We offer an academically rigorous curriculum focusing on ‘hard' A Level courses as defined by leading universities which is complemented by an active co-curricular programme. The principal education sponsor, Highgate School, provides significant educational support, including seconded teaching staff. The business sponsor, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, provides funding and employment links. LAET also benefits from nine other independent school partners each offering departmental support, CPD, expertise and opportunities for shared student experiences. Our teachers have the opportunity to work closely and innovatively with subject specialists from the partner schools, sharing exemplary teaching practice and extending their own professional development. WE BELIEVE IN: Academic Rigour - "the importance of intellectual challenge" Social Responsibility - "acting for the benefit of others" WE FOCUS ON: - Aspiration...holding high ambitions - Endeavour ...working hard to achieve - Community...being a Tottenham school - Reflection...reviewing our own development WE CREATE: …a university driven curriculum containing demanding A Level subjects …a culture which promotes learning as an intrinsic good …partnerships with leading independent schools to support the very best academic outcomes …a culture in which working hard is the norm …a focus upon homework and independent study ...an authentically professional working environment ...a co-curriculum that reaches out beyond the school gates ...higher academic aspirations in the local community ...a student leadership programme ...an environment which challenges comfort zones thereby developing confidence and resilience ...wide-ranging opportunities for creativity ...a pastoral system in which everyone's individual qualities are celebrated