Leigh Academy Halley
87%
Capacity
952
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Leigh Academy Halley
Leigh Academy Halley sits within the Greenwich local authority, where it ranks 8th out of 15 secondary schools by Progress 8 score, placing it just above the middle of the pack. The top-performing schools in the borough are Ark Greenwich Free School, St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School, and Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls, all of which post higher Progress 8 scores. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Ark Greenwich Free School, less than a kilometre away. Leigh Academy Halley itself is rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2016. The school is led by headteacher Ben Russell and serves 952 pupils, with capacity for 1,100. It is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it draws from a community where 38.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.
Academically, the school’s Progress 8 score of 0.09 is almost exactly in line with the Greenwich local authority average of 0.1, meaning pupils make broadly the expected progress compared with peers nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 44.6, and 68.6 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, dropping to 40.7 per cent at grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 4.34, with 65 per cent of pupils entering the EBacc combination of subjects. In the most recent Ofsted inspection, leadership and management, personal development, and sixth-form provision were all rated Outstanding, while the quality of education and behaviour and attitudes were rated Good. The sixth form itself was judged Outstanding, a strong draw for families considering post-16 options. The school’s Progress 8 banding is classified as Average nationally, and it ranks 334th out of 487 schools in London.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 165 places in 2025/26, it received 472 applications, with 82 first-preference applications and only 71 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. Facilities include a swimming pool, astro turf, theatre, sports hall, and a sixth-form centre, and the school offers a wide range of sports from rowing and martial arts to hockey and cricket. Clubs include coding, debate, eco club, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, and physical disability, with a resourced provision on site. This is a school that suits families looking for a large, inclusive secondary with strong sixth-form outcomes, a clear improvement trajectory, and a busy extracurricular programme, particularly if they live within the Greenwich catchment and can secure a place in a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Corelli Road, London, Greenwich, SE3 8EP |
| Headteacher | Ben Russell |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 952 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.2% |
| School Capacity | 952 / 1,100 (87% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.09)
1328th of 3,141
Nationally
334th of 487
In London
8th of 15
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2349%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 63 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
7%
Russell Group
7%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)49%
- Employment19%
- Not sustained19%
- Further education5%
- Apprenticeship2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed165
472
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (17% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British23.3%
- White (other)15.2%
- Mixed14.8%
- Asian8.0%
- Black3.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
10
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Academy Halley
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Corelli Road, London
Greenwich, SE3 8EP
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