Leigh Academy Blackheath
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Old Dover Road Blackheath London SE3 8SY |
| Phone | 02081040888 |
| Reference Number | 145895 |
Description
betaLeigh Academy Blackheath, located at Old Dover Road, SE3 8SY, is a modern secondary school and sixth form in Blackheath, Greater London, England. Established in September 2018, the school serves a mixed, 11–18 age range and is part of the Leigh Academies Trust. The school is known for its innovative and multi-disciplined learning environment that fosters the development of problem-solving and critical skills to prepare students for success in the 21st century.
Leigh Academy Blackheath strives to instill values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience in every aspect of its operations. The school is proud to be Outstanding in all areas and employs a human-scale education model described as schools-within-schools, divided into colleges for personalized learning. The institution offers a broad and evolving curriculum, complemented by the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), which was authorised in 2021 for Years 7 to 9.
The school's capacity is 1,150 with 895 pupils currently enrolled: 96% of whom receive free school meals, reflecting the school's commitment to supporting students with varied needs. Academically, students have multiple opportunities for personal growth and leadership through events such as Year 9 options evening and Year 11 pathway days.
Leigh Academy Blackheath's strong learning community extends beyond the classroom, working in collaboration to develop a strong sense of belonging among students, staff, and parents/carers. The school has the support of Leigh Academy Trust, which has 23 academies along the A2 corridor, all committed to delivering a personalized learning experience that enables students to reach their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 959 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.14%
Girls: 42.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 76 | 182 |
| 8 | 104 | 76 | 180 |
| 9 | 101 | 79 | 180 |
| 10 | 101 | 75 | 176 |
| 11 | 103 | 75 | 178 |
| 12 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.6% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| African | 10.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| Unclassified | 5.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-08 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-13 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.25 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cherry Orchard Primary School
Rectory Field Crescent, Marlborough Lane, London, SE7 7DG |
0.17 miles |
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Sherington Primary School
Wyndcliff Road, Charlton, Wyndcliff Road, London, SE7 7JP |
0.29 miles |
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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
16 Highcombe, Charlton, London, SE7 7HR |
0.3 miles |
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Invicta Primary School
Invicta Road, Greenwich, London, SE3 7HE |
0.37 miles |
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Charlton Manor Primary School
Indus Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7EF |
0.38 miles |
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Kidbrooke Park Primary School
202a Holburne Road, London, SE3 8JG |
0.5 miles |
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Fossdene Primary School
Victoria Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7NQ |
0.54 miles |
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The Pointer School
19 Stratheden Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7TH |
0.54 miles |
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Halstow Primary School
Halstow Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0LD |
0.79 miles |
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Thorntree Primary School
Thorntree Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8AE |
0.9 miles |
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Brooklands Primary School
Medebourne Close, Casterbridge Road, London, SE3 9AB |
0.97 miles |
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Heath House Preparatory School
37 Wemyss Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TG |
1.04 miles |
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Wingfield Primary School
Ensign Street, London, SE3 9GJ |
1.08 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Tudway Road, Kidbrooke, Greenwich, London, SE3 9YX |
1.15 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9AN |
1.17 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
2 Blackheath Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TX |
1.17 miles |
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Henwick Primary School
Henwick Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NZ |
1.18 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
45 Commerell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DZ |
1.22 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Appleton Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NS |
1.26 miles |
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John Ball Primary School
Southvale Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TP |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Greenwich Steiner School
90 Mycenae Road, Woodlands, Greenwich, London, SE3 7SE |
0.56 miles |
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Thomas Tallis School
Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX |
0.76 miles |
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The Halley Academy
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP |
0.77 miles |
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The John Roan School
Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7QR |
0.82 miles |
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Charlton Park Academy
Charlton Park Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8HX |
0.85 miles |
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Ark Greenwich Free School
403 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE18 4LH |
1.11 miles |
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Royal Greenwich Trust School
765 Woolwich Road, Greenwich, London, SE7 8LJ |
1.19 miles |
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St Matthew Academy
St Joseph's Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0XX |
1.43 miles |
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St Ursula's Convent School
Crooms Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8HN |
1.49 miles |
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Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane, Shooters Hill, London, SE18 4LD |
1.5 miles |
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Wize Up
579 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DN |
1.51 miles |
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Christ The King Sixth Form College
Belmont Grove, Lewisham, London, SE13 5GE |
1.56 miles |
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Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School
Kingsman Street, London, SE18 5PW |
1.75 miles |
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George Green's School
100 Manchester Road, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3DW |
1.75 miles |
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Oasis Academy Silvertown
303 North Woolwich Road, London, E16 2BB |
1.8 miles |
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Harris Academy Greenwich
Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ |
1.8 miles |
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Greenwich Engineering and Medical School
31 Thomas Street, Woolwich, SE18 6HU |
1.9 miles |
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Eltham Hill School
Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5EE |
1.92 miles |
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King's Oak School
Eltham Palace Road, Eltham, London, SE9 5LX |
1.93 miles |
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StreetVibes Media Academy
6 Eltham High Street, London, SE9 1DA |
1.98 miles |