The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- 38% 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
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 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
- 952
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Russell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKidbrooke School
Secondary · Very close
Corelli College
Secondary · Very close
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Newhaven Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 961m away
Thomas Tallis School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ealdham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Wize Up
Independent · 1.4km away
Gordon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Halley?
Leigh Academy Halley currently has 952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Halley take?
Leigh Academy Halley caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Halley?
Leigh Academy Halley is in London, SE3 8EP, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Halley have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Halley has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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