Leigh Academy Blackheath
London, SE3 8SY · Greenwich · secondary school
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2nd of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.8/10 against 873 of them, against 7.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 61.7 · 83 | 30% | 2.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 25% | 1.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.7 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh Academy Blackheath overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can study piano, guitar, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, violin, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,060 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the music curriculum support students who want to perform in ensembles? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 score further?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Blackheath
Overview
Leaders maintain "high expectations of all pupils," fostering a community where students are "happy and safe." The school delivers a curriculum that "matches and far exceeds the ambition of the national curriculum," ensuring pupils become "articulate and confident."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" and ambitious, with teachers acting as "subject experts" who ensure knowledge is "secure before moving on."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the "same curriculum" with "highly effective adaptations" to teaching strategies.
- Behaviour is described as "superb," with "low-level disruption to lessons" being rare and classrooms remaining "calm places."
- There is a strong focus on vocabulary and reading, including an "annual literary festival" and support for decoding and comprehension.
- Personal development is extensive, offering trips, clubs, and a "well-planned careers programme" with "encounters with employers."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders treating it as a "top priority" and staff sharing concerns with a "knowledgeable safeguarding team" who take "swift action."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.0 |
| 2024/25 | 55.0 |
| 2025/26 | 53.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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