The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 793
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 21.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Cramlington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIsp Rainham
Independent · 511m away
Riverside Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Miers Court Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Margaret's Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Thames View Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Howard School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Rainham a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Rainham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Rainham's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Rainham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Rainham?
Leigh Academy Rainham currently has 793 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Rainham take?
Leigh Academy Rainham caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Rainham?
Leigh Academy Rainham is in Gillingham, ME8 8GS, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Rainham have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Rainham has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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