Leigh Academy Blackheath

Free schools · Secondary school · London, Greenwich
SE3 8SY
Composite score
68.8

About Leigh Academy Blackheath

Leigh Academy Blackheath is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, classified by the DfE as a free school. Around 1,035 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 55.0 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.0 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 15% of secondary schools in England.

60% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 79% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

Compare Leigh Academy Blackheath with another school
#469
National rank
#144
In London
#4
In Greenwich
Top 15%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
55.0
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
60%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
79%
% EBacc grade 5+
32%
EBacc average points score
5.24

Ofsted judgements

Legacy framework · Read full report ↗

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,035 % FSM ever-6 28.8% % EAL 16.9% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

Nearby secondary schools

Compare Leigh Academy Blackheath with another school