Now in its 7th year, LSA is a free sixth-form academy providing vocational training for the screen and creative industries. The industry rooted curriculum combines academic achievement with real -world experiences, equipping students with the skills and behaviours they need to thrive in the creative sector and beyond.

Community Outreach & Student Demographics
Ensuring LSA continues to attract and support a diverse and representative student body, with a commitment to increasing the proportion of students from Underrepresented Ethnic Groups (UEG), socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds (Free School Meal eligible) and those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).

Industry Engagement
The LSA is unique in its access to, and partnership with industry. These partnerships ensure that what students learn is relevant and practical, exposing them to the industry through masterclasses, mentoring, workshops, career days, work placements and internships.

Alumni & Early Careers Advice
In an uncertain job market, LSA is committed to helping students take their first step to achieving their career goals, identifying entry level roles that will support them to build sustainable long-term careers. With a growing alumni community of 1,664, LSA has strengthened its alumni team to identify creative destinations, build community, create routes into work, and support and champion its graduates.

Mental Health Support
Improved data has highlighted gaps in access to mental health support, particularly among young men and students from underrepresented ethnic groups. In response, LSA is piloting drop-in sessions and group workshops on topics such as healthy relationships and stress management. Over the next three years, we will expand this work through more targeted workshops and peer-led activities focused on resilience, peer pressure and practical life skills.