The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.4
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 888
- Capacity
- 43%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Dixon
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 445m away
Woodside Academy
Academy · 562m away
Barnehurst Infant School
Primary · 610m away
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Barnehurst Junior School
Primary · 646m away
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Primary · 664m away
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Primary · 719m away
Peareswood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Bexley?
Leigh Academy Bexley currently has 888 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Bexley take?
Leigh Academy Bexley caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Bexley?
Leigh Academy Bexley is in Erith, DA8 3BN, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Bexley have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Bexley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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