The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 252 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joseph Sparks (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrown Woods College
Secondary · 301m away
Alderwood Primary School
Primary · 822m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 837m away
Social Arts for Education
Independent · 913m away
Harris Academy Falconwood
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eltham Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Stationers' Academy a selective school?
No. Leigh Stationers' Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Stationers' Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Stationers' Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Stationers' Academy?
Leigh Stationers' Academy currently has 1,712 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Stationers' Academy take?
Leigh Stationers' Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Stationers' Academy?
Leigh Stationers' Academy is in London, SE9 2PT, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Stationers' Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Stationers' Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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