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Leigh Stationers' Academy

Greenwich, SE9 2PTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
-0.33
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
366 1st-choice / 253 places
Ranking
#2,310
of 3,141 nationally

About Leigh Stationers' Academy

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a large secondary school in Greenwich that is clearly in high demand among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 1,176 applications for just 253 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.65. Of those applicants, 366 put the school as their first preference, and 208 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests parents see real value here, even though the school does not publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a current roll of 1,712 students against a capacity of 1,800. Headteacher Joseph Sparks leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in January 2023, where it scored Good across every category including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address145 Bexley Road, London, Greenwich, SE9 2PT
HeadteacherJoseph Sparks
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Number of Pupils1,712
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity1,712 / 1,800 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolMusic RoomsTennis CourtsAstro TurfDining HallScience LabsICT SuiteChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BasketballMartial ArtsFootballRugbyTennisRowing

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningScience ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsOrchestraCodingYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningSEN UnitMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: scwa.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Stationers' Academy

Leigh Stationers' Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.