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Leigh Academy Bexley
Inadequategraded 04/05/2022Ages 11–19888 pupilsFaithNone
Leigh Academy Bexley is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Erith, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 888 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 04/05/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.1 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Erith can view Leigh Academy Bexley's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 04/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 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 4Below average
Attainment 835.4
England avg 45.1 · was 32.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths27%
England avg 45% · was 25% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths44%
England avg 65% · was 43% in 2023/24
EBacc entry4%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.96
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level29.4
A-level grade (point score)29.4
Retention100%
Value added+0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.5
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake41.6%
Free school meals41.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled43%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.3%
Attendance87.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence39.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Erith
All schools in Erith →St Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBarnehurst Infant SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miBarnehurst Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 miWoodside AcademyGood · 0.3 miChrist Church (Erith) CofE Primary School0.4 miFairford Academy BarnehurstGood · 0.4 mi
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