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London Academy of Excellence is the academic sixth form for independent thinkers. We are committed to our sixth formers developing the knowledge, skills and interests that will give them broad and rich life choices in a complex and changing future.

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"An inspirational school."

Good Schools Guide 2019

1 / 4

"LAE has opened up so many new doors for me that would not have been accessible without the school’s help."

Avesta, Class of 2020

2 / 4

"Highly skilled and enthusiastic teachers help students to make excellent progress and achieve at a high level."

Ofsted November 2017

3 / 4

"LAE is a fantastic place, not only for the incredible support from staff, but also for the environment among students."

Camilo, Class of 2020

4 / 4

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Posted on: 26/01/2021

@LAEStratford tweeted

London Academy of Excellence recently hosted a NSN virtual Spotlight. To hear how the school managed pupil transitions during COVID-19, check out our YouTube channel. Thank you very for presenting and talking with us @LAEstratford! https://t.co/8UbLhLkt9R

06/07/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Yesterday, our Year 12s went on subject trips! The pictures attached show the History class on their Walking Tour of Brick Lane and the Biology students on a trip to London Zoo. https://t.co/1KxgMBuSkc

01/07/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Following a brilliant talk earlier in the year, our students enjoyed a small group Q&A with @rokhsanafiaz. Thank you Mayor Fiaz for your time and engagement in discussions about complex issues. https://t.co/azKgsbAE8Y

30/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Brasenose students running live virtual tours+Q+As all day https://t.co/k80hFFLDEw 30th June/1st July. 80+% state school freshers see https://t.co/gk4T1aRyhs Let's meet our students! Sadia (@LAEstratford) and Zhi - both Law @OxfordLawFac @UniofOxford #oxopendays2021 @brasenosejcr https://t.co/UseOuI...

24/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Calling all Year 11s! Have a read of our new blog if you're anxious about starting A-levels this September. 😃 https://t.co/5DBaHUd5Mf

18/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Superb start to our education conference on mental health organised in collaboration with our partnership schools. Truly inspiring talk from @HayleyMulenda Excited to hear speakers from @WestminsterAca @LAEstratford @UCL_Academy @UCSHampstead later! @schoolstogether @HMC_Org https://t.co/N2y2wdnV9c

18/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Next week we're hosting a virtual Spotlight visit with @LAEstratford. This event will focus on how the Outstanding 16-19 free school manages pupil transitions. Find out more and join us: https://t.co/Ta9J6MVH90 https://t.co/kBmzxnXFR2

18/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Huge congratulations to our #EcoNetwork for achieving the Eco-Schools Bronze Award! The last task was setting up the Eco-Board, which is now up and running in the Agora. Pictures to follow soon.

17/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

At yesterday's EPQ Celebration Evening we were delighted to be joined by Prof. Sarah Gilbert @NDMOxford, Prof. Simon Hix @simonjhix and Dr. Samir Bhatt @DrSamirBhatt - congratulations to the 2021-22 EPQ cohort on your achievements! https://t.co/akezWwU3vs

09/06/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Thank you to our Mental Health Network for organising our first #AppreciationDay fundraiser for staff and students. The aim was to give staff and students alike opportunity to show appreciation to each other. #mentalhealth https://t.co/8kiez2ps2l

25/05/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Huge thanks to Alex Kerr and Steve Savage from @BrightonCollege and Alberto Lais for giving our students the opportunity to perform and film an adaptation of Hamlet. We’ll be sharing more details of this exciting project soon! #LifeAtLAE https://t.co/puOT2QaHkl

24/05/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Delighted to have Stella from the LAE, one of our partner schools, talking about the challenging but important issue of consent and intersex people. TEDxYouth @Caterham_School #tedx #caterhamconnected https://t.co/iyHPQnhFEq

11/05/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Our BAME network held a non-uniform charity day last week to collect money for @voyageyouth . Our students were asked to dress similarly to what was popular during the 90’s R&B period. https://t.co/KB3TtfsORS

04/05/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

It's been wonderful to see students sharing their knowledge & passion for debating in our student-led Zoom Debate Workshops. Students from @HolyportCollege @LangleyAcademy @LAEstratford @TWBS @Be_Beechwood & Eton working together to develop their skills - Covid can't stop us! 💪 https...

30/04/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

#InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/rpbLDMbMch

08/03/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Great to see the work of @ArbuthnottTom, @LAEstratford and @schoolstogether acknowledged here🥳👏🥳. Cross-sector partnerships have a part to play in post Covid-19 recovery. If your school needs funding for a partnership project we may be able to help.👉https://t.co/MP2q...

26/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Thank you you to @HzBrandenburg from @UniStrathclyde for speaking to our students from @BrightonCollege & @LAEstratford today about Scottish electoral politics as part of our Politics Lecture Series. A really nice end to the day.

26/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

“One of the real benefits of this co-curricular partnership with @LAEstratford is that it has allowed pupils from the two schools to socialise & work together on a particular project.” Ms. Baxter speaks on UCS clubs & societies thriving this winter: https://t.co/DTaNuD5vTM

12/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Our students enjoyed a brilliant personal development afternoon yesterday on the theme of #equality. Thank you to all of our speakers @laura__bates @khakanQureshi @HopeNotHate @Mind @DonaldsonTrust and our student networks for thought-provoking and inspiring sessions.

11/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Getting excited for our friendly debating competition tonight with @SHHSdebating @LAEstratford @WestminsterAca 📣 What a fantastic experience for all the students involved 🗣 #debating #competition #friendly #partnerships @UCSHampstead @UCSPartnerships

10/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Well done to all who took part in today’s debates! @LAEstratford @WestminsterAca @SHHSdebating https://t.co/04jxSH7FcM

10/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

We rarely see snow in our Stratford urban heat island and we’re open as usual for some students and remote learning. Students and teachers everywhere a bit wistful that #SnowDay is a thing of the past? #BeastFromTheEast https://t.co/FT8elVVex0

09/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Brilliant blog from Ian Warwick @GiftedLondon on the value of better noticing, "education promotes attentiveness and helps us ‘read the world’". @Eton_CIRL @LAEstratford @JonnieNoakes @AGMcconville https://t.co/xSYzdOZbYa

09/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Excited about our new inter school photography competition "My home. My community. My culture. Me" @BancroftsSchool joining with @ForestSchoolE17 @Brentwood_Sch & @LAEstratford Looking forward to seeing your creativity #Bancrofts https://t.co/ov8dxoNFTm

08/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

GOOD NEWS! Thank you @LFTrust & @Bett_show for donating 30 laptops to students of @LAEstratford for remote learning! By supporting, you are helping the education of students supporting their future and aspirations. Click here to be part of our mission: https://t.co/2PhNL1ve2z https://t.co/VdSOG7...

07/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

12 hours remain till our applications close. This is your last chance to apply for 2021 entry. https://t.co/Z4rh4fuL0F #ApplyNow

05/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Do you want to know more about how we support our students to fulfil their #university ambitions? Here's a first hand account from one of our students who has just been through the process: https://t.co/zbtfteqXxv https://t.co/QUAZx15WJE

03/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Did you know we offer multiple #Maths Scholarships worth £500 to our top mathematicians? With an incredibly strong department, LAE is a brilliant place to study if you love Maths and want to take your skills to the next level https://t.co/XtdiglGEn5 https://t.co/TlO7sRuQrA

02/02/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Do you want to be part of LAE Stratford success? Well, there is still time to apply. Applications for 2021 entry are still open until the 5th February. https://t.co/Z4rh4fuL0F #ApplyNow #SixthForm #Newham https://t.co/GN5FqmRz4w

29/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Would you like to be part of LAE's success story? We are currently #recruiting for a #Graduate Teaching Assistant (Chemistry) and an Administrative Assistant. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/7eYZwZG152 #Job #Vacancy #Chemistry https://t.co/15Vd3T5Wup

28/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Mindfulness Boxing is a new sports session taking place online next Thursday combining both physical fitness and mental meditation. #Fitness #Boxing https://t.co/A18fitzBIs

28/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Our live admissions and subject choice Q&A starts in 10 minutes! Full joining details here: https://t.co/C6Klm3bGHP

27/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

#COVID-19 threatens to cement existing inequalities, but our students received dozens of offers for @UniofOxford and @Cambridge_Uni with 1/3 to students eligible for free school meals and 92% to BAME students @DavidLammy https://t.co/3GH74c6Ta2 https://t.co/xh5NSaLyyk

27/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Have any questions about our admissions process or choosing the right A-Level subjects for you? Well, today you will be able to join our live Q&A at 4:30pm https://t.co/C6Klm3bGHP https://t.co/to3zBLcORL

27/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Congratulations to everyone who got an offer from #Cambridge! If you're wondering what you should do next, please visit: https://t.co/OrwxCEKjFP #GoingToCambridge https://t.co/wMEg6mYcYJ

26/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Thrilled to announce that our students have received dozens of offers for @UniofOxford and @Cambridge_Uni again - we are so proud of everyone who applied #AimHigh #Excellence https://t.co/3GH74c6Ta2 https://t.co/s2g6HX09bp

26/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

In collaboration with @BrightonCollege we have launched a Community Choir open to singers from both schools who will be singing ‘Here Comes The Sun’ by @TheBeatles. Our first big virtual rehearsal is this tomorrow. #TheBeatles #Choir

26/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Our Annual LAE Chess Cup Competition begins this week with students competing online this year due to Covid19. #Chess https://t.co/qmZZQpf78O

25/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Congratulations to @LaeMdvSoc - lots of interviews and offers for our medics and just had news of another @Cambridge_Uni medical offer today! Happy that so many of our talented LAE students & alumni are making a difference in the world #NHSHero #Excellence

25/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Congratulations to our geographers and other candidates hearing from @Cambridge_Uni today. We are proud of you all whatever the outcome. #Excellence #Humility #Respect https://t.co/tXTwm1KrpE

25/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

We encourage all Y11 East London geographers to come along to this event on Wednesday. Not just for geographers - it will have good advice on subject combinations to go alongside your A level geography. Come and be part of #LAETeamGeography https://t.co/zfopmTeiaI

25/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

We know that many applicants and parents have questions about what all of this year's disruption means for our admissions process, so we have organised a live Q&A on Wednesday 27th January at 4:30-5:15pm. https://t.co/Z4rh4fuL0F https://t.co/hC9E0TxaCF

25/01/21

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24/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Whilst we may be in lockdown, our @CCFcadets continue to attend virtual parade nights and our @DofE students continue to work towards their Silver and Gold Awards with online volunteering and training.

22/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Do you have questions about our admissions process or choosing the right A-Level subjects for you? Join our live Q&A Weds 27th Jan at 4:30pm https://t.co/425HcWIJlt #Newham #Sixthform #Alevel #GCSE https://t.co/78kygRAFxI

22/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

Do you want to be part of LAE Startford’s success? Well there is still time to apply. Applications for 2021 entry are still open until the 5th February. https://t.co/hckPLF0ll3 #ApplyNow #Success #Excellence #SixthForm https://t.co/ktYFVPgG1h

21/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

A huge thank you to the @Bett_show and @LetsLocalise for supporting the @LAEstratford remote learning laptop campaign #community

21/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

We have launched a Financial Literacy Programme to give our students practical financial life skills to support them in the future.

20/01/21

@LAEStratford tweeted

The LAE Arts Hub continues in lockdown with online music lessons, our drama students will create a play for a virtual performance and there are a variety of online concerts and shows offered to our students each week.

18/01/21

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