Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

London Academy of Excellence

Broadway House, London, E15 1AJ
Part of: LONDON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE (Single-academy trust)
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London Academy of Excellence
London, E15 1AJ
483 Pupils
800 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
189 Boys
294 Girls
About London Academy of Excellence

London Academy of Excellence is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in London, Newham, in the London region of England for pupils aged 16–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 483 pupils on roll. School capacity: 800. Current headteacher: Alex Crossman.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Newham
Region London
Administrative District Newham
Parliamentary Constituency Stratford and Bow
Ward Stratford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LONDON ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10037983
URN 138403
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Anthony Little Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 04/11/2025 Original (signatory) members
Mr Mark Beard Local Governor 01/06/2023 20/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Cairns Local Governor 24/05/2023 04/11/2025 Original (signatory) members
Mr Alexander Crossman Local Governor 01/09/2021 04/11/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joan Deslandes Local Governor 08/03/2024 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate El-Mokadem Local Governor 24/01/2025 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Fraser Local Governor 02/03/2022 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Henderson Local Governor 01/09/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ceri Jones Local Governor 01/09/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nahida Karim Local Governor 13/06/2024 04/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Sophie Lamb Local Governor 23/11/2023 15/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachel Lister Local Governor 01/09/2023 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
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0.27 km • London
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0.35 km • London
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0.37 km • Stratford
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Carpenters Primary School
0.43 km • London
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Stratford Circus
0.48 km • London
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Azhar Academy Girls School
0.67 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
London Academy of Excellence is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in London, Newham.
London Academy of Excellence has 483 pupils, with a capacity of 800.
London Academy of Excellence caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Head Master at London Academy of Excellence is Mr Alex Crossman.
London Academy of Excellence is at Broadway House, 322 High Street, London, E15 1AJ, in the Newham local authority, London.
Sixth form at London Academy of Excellence: Has a sixth form.
London Academy of Excellence is currently open.
Contact
Head Master
Mr Alex Crossman
Broadway House, 322 High Street, London, E15 1AJ
02033011480
www.lae.ac.uk
Location
E15 1AJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138403
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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