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Leigh Academy Blackheath
Outstandinggraded 13/12/2022Ages 11–181,035 pupilsDoes not apply
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/12/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence18.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals25.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 855
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths61%
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
EBacc entry88%
EBacc average point score5.24
DfE, 2024/25
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