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Leigh Academy Blackheath

Greenwich, SE3 8SYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
2.0×
More first choices than offers made
333 1st-choice / 170 offers made
Ranking
#1,038
of 3,141 nationally

About Leigh Academy Blackheath

Leigh Academy Blackheath is a state-funded secondary school in Greenwich, London, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,060 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,150.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Outstanding (13 Dec 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 55.0 for 2024/25. admissions data records 333 first-preference applications and 170 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressOld Dover Road, Blackheath, London, Greenwich, SE3 8SY
HeadteacherMrs Emma Smith
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils1,060
Free School Meals (FSM)25.8%
School Capacity1,060 / 1,150 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 7 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Academy Blackheath

Leigh Academy Blackheath has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.