The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.0
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Orchard Primary School
Primary · Very close
Charlton Manor Primary School
Primary · 602m away
The Pointer School
Independent · 775m away
Rowan Wood School
Free school · Grammar · 786m away
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Primary · 788m away
Blackheath High School GDST
Independent · 893m away
Blackheath Prep
Independent · 989m away
Leigh Academy Halley
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Blackheath's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Blackheath was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Blackheath?
Leigh Academy Blackheath currently has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Blackheath take?
Leigh Academy Blackheath caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Blackheath?
Leigh Academy Blackheath is in London, SE3 8SY, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Blackheath have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Blackheath has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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