Leigh Stationers' Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a secondary school in Greenwich for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 6th of 16 secondary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 12 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 January 2023

Pupils are kept safe at school. They appreciate the close working relationships that they build with staff through belonging to one of the 'four small schools'. Pupils know and value that staff listen to any concerns. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour. Pupils appreciate leaders' approach to creating a calm and orderly environment. Bullying incidents are rare and resolved swiftly. Pupils are taught to respect others and value diversity. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the life of the school. Pupils follow an ambitious curriculum that is designed to help them to learn and remember more. Students in the sixth form access a broad range of courses. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. As a result, pupils achieve well. This is clear in the work that they produce. A rich range of visits and activities are made available to pupils. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' involvement in these. For example, several pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Pupils can take on a leadership position in the school. For example, sixth-form students are trained to help younger pupils with their reading. Pupils appreciate the strong careers provision. This gives them information that allows them to make informed choices about their next steps.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, support for pupils with SEND is not tailored precisely to their needs. As a result, some pupils do not consistently receive the high-quality support that they need to learn the intended curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the necessary expertise to ensure that pupils with SEND are supported consistently well to build their knowledge and understanding sequentially.
  • A small minority of parents have mixed views about the school. Leaders are aware of this and are taking steps to communicate their work with parents. Leaders need to embed these new systems and continue to build on what is working well.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

248 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score52.7

52.7, 6.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.3%

61.3%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths81%

81%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc61.3%

61.3%, 20.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.82

4.82, 0.73 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

122 students

Average point score per A level entry29.23

29.23, 5.77 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,764 pupils on roll, with places for 1,800

Eligible for free school meals15.8%

15.8%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.2%

9.2%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Stationers' Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Harris Academy Falconwood0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.3
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 60.6
StreetVibes Media Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.7
Eltham Hill School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.3
Bexley Grammar School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 74.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Kevin Watson
Address
145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT
Local authority
Greenwich
URN
141309

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.