Leigh Stationers' Academy
95%
Capacity
1,712
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
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.
Academically, the picture is mixed but with clear strengths. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is -0.33, which is below the national average and ranks it 13th out of 15 secondary schools in Greenwich. The local authority average Progress 8 score is 0.1, so pupils here make less progress than peers in similar schools across the borough. Attainment 8 sits at 45.5, and 49.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is 43%, with 18.1% achieving the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. At A-level, the school's value-added score is -0.11, which is rated as Average, and the average points per entry is 31.04, equivalent to a C grade. The best three A-levels average out at a C grade too. While these results are not the strongest in Greenwich, the school's size means it offers a broad curriculum and a genuine sixth form.
The school is well equipped with facilities that include a sports hall, swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, music rooms, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. There is also a chapel on site. Sports offered include basketball, football, rugby, tennis, rowing, and martial arts, while extracurricular clubs range from Eco Club and Gardening to Model UN, Coding, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school has a dedicated SEN unit and provides support for a wide range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families considering Leigh Stationers' Academy, the key takeaway is that it is a popular, Good-rated school with strong facilities and a broad offer, but academic outcomes in terms of progress are below the local average, which may be a deciding factor for some parents.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 145 Bexley Road, London, Greenwich, SE9 2PT |
| Headteacher | Joseph Sparks |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Number of Pupils | 1,712 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,712 / 1,800 (95% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.33)
2310th of 3,141
Nationally
433rd of 487
In London
13th of 15
In Greenwich
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
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.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.6
'22/23
31.7
'23/24
31.0
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2351%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 283 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)51%
- FE college20%
- Sixth form college13%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained4%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2366%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 148 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
12%
Russell Group
15%
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)66%
- Employment19%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship5%
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.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Business Studies:Single47
- Economics28
- Psychology25
- Accounting / Finance22
- Sociology20
- Law18
- History16
- Biology14
- Computer Studies / Computing14
- Mathematics12
- Media/Film/Tv Studies11
- English Literature10
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed253
1,176
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
366 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: scwa.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British65.0%
- Mixed11.7%
- White (other)7.7%
- Asian5.3%
- Black0.2%
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.
Half 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.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
8
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 Stationers' Academy
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
145 Bexley Road, London
Greenwich, SE9 2PT
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