Leigh Academy Blackheath

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SYOpen in maps

Leigh Academy Blackheath is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 2nd of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 7 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

177 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score55.0

55.0, 8.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths60.5%

60.5%, 15.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.1%

79.1%, 14.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc88.1%

88.1%, 47.6 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.24

5.24, 1.15 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,060 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals25.8%

25.8%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17%

17%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.6%

18.6%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Blackheath

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Greenwich Waldorf School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 12.3
Blackheath High School GDST0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 40.8
Leigh Academy Halley0.8 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 48.4
Thomas Tallis School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.6
The John Roan School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.3

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Smith
Phone
02081040888
Website
leighacademyblackheath.org.uk
Address
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY
Local authority
Greenwich
URN
145895

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.