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Leigh Academy Blackheath
Outstandinggraded 13/12/2022Ages 11–181,035 pupils
Leigh Academy Blackheath is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in London, within the Greenwich local authority. The school has around 1,035 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/12/2022, Leigh Academy Blackheath was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 55.7 and 74% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in London can view Leigh Academy Blackheath's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/12/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 855
England avg 45.1 · was 54.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
England avg 45% · was 70% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
England avg 65% · was 82% in 2023/24
EBacc entry88%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score5.24
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake25.8%
Free school meals25.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence18.1%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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