Leigh Academy Rainham
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Otterham Quay Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS |
| Phone | 01634412440 |
| Reference Number | 148577 |
Leigh Academy Rainham is performing well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' while excelling in behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school, part of the Leigh Academies Trust, has been operational since September 2021 and this was its first inspection. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and relevant, encouraging students to engage deeply and work independently. Notably, pupils exhibit high levels of self-control and respect, contributing to a calm and orderly environment conducive to learning. The school prioritizes student well-being and offers a rich personal development programme that prepares them well for life beyond school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 793 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.49%
Girls: 44.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 88 | 180 |
| 8 | 124 | 87 | 211 |
| 9 | 90 | 80 | 170 |
| 10 | 134 | 98 | 232 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.1% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| African | 4.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from staff encourage excellent pupil performance.
- Curriculum is interesting, ambitious, and well-structured.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and self-control.
- Strong support for pupils' mental health and well-being.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Excellent personal development curriculum with extensive extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of teachers use less effective pedagogical strategies.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 247 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 125 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 95 | 26 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Riverside Primary School
St Edmunds Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8ET |
0.32 miles |
|
Miers Court Primary School
Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR |
0.81 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
0.85 miles |
|
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
0.85 miles |
|
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
The Street, Hartlip, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7TL |
1.23 miles |
|
Thames View Primary School
Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7DX |
1.24 miles |
|
Parkwood Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP |
1.43 miles |
|
Holywell Primary School
Forge Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7AE |
1.49 miles |
|
Fairview Community Primary School
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU |
1.85 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Romany Road, Rainham, Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH |
1.88 miles |
|
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP |
1.89 miles |
|
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS |
1.89 miles |
|
Deanwood Primary School
Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX |
1.93 miles |
|
Newington Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7LB |
1.99 miles |
|
Lower Halstow Primary School
School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES |
2.06 miles |
|
Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT |
2.3 miles |
|
Featherby Infant and Nursery School
Allington Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6PD |
2.34 miles |
|
Danecourt School
Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA |
2.4 miles |
|
Hempstead Junior School
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ |
2.47 miles |
|
Hempstead Infant School
Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG |
2.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rainham School for Girls
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.37 miles |
|
The Howard School
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.37 miles |
|
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ |
1.39 miles |
|
The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
2.92 miles |
|
Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
3.36 miles |
|
Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT |
3.38 miles |
|
Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG |
3.5 miles |
|
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
3.7 miles |
|
Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
3.9 miles |
|
The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
3.98 miles |
|
Westlands School
Westlands Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF |
3.99 miles |
|
Waterfront UTC
South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ |
4.07 miles |
|
MidKent College
Medway Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1FN |
4.17 miles |
|
Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
4.22 miles |
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INSPIRE Free Special School
Churchill Avenue, Silverbank, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
4.22 miles |
|
Greenacre School
157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP |
4.3 miles |
|
Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE |
4.36 miles |
|
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
4.52 miles |
|
Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
4.52 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
4.73 miles |