Leigh Academy Rainham
About Leigh Academy Rainham
Leigh Academy Rainham was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection, but the detail is more striking. The school received Outstanding grades for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, with only quality of education judged Good. That pattern suggests strong pastoral care and leadership, even if academic outcomes are still developing. The school’s Progress 8 score is not published in the available data, but the local authority average for Medway is -0.1, which provides a rough benchmark. With 21.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals — above the national average — the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake. The headteacher, Alexandra Cramlington, has been in post since the school opened, and the inspection report notes that leaders have high expectations and have built a positive culture from the start.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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