Leigh Academy Rainham

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8GSOpen in maps

Leigh Academy Rainham is a secondary school in Gillingham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 110 schools in Medway. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

964 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150

Eligible for free school meals22.3%

22.3%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.9%

7.9%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.4%

19.4%, 4.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.5%

3.5%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Rainham

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rainham School for Girls1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 44.3
The Howard School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to exceptionalAttainment 8: 45.2
Rainham Mark Grammar School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 62.7
The Robert Napier School3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 32.5
Chatham Grammar3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 61.8

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Alexandra Cramlington
Phone
01634412440
Website
leighacademyrainham.org.uk
Address
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8GS
Local authority
Medway
URN
148577

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.