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Leigh Academy Blackheath

State school · London, SE3 8SY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 959 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
959 ·
Local authority
Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Emma Smith

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 27 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Invicta Primary School 10 %
Halstow Primary School 9 %
Sherington Primary School 6 %
Charlton Manor Primary School 6 %
Kidbrooke Park Primary School 6 %
Millennium Primary School 5 %
Fossdene Primary School 5 %
Windrush Thamesmead Primary School 4 %
Cherry Orchard Primary School 4 %
Meridian Primary School 3 %
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf 3 %
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 3 %
John Ball Primary School 3 %
Thorntree Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
20.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

959
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Old Dover Road
Blackheath
London
SE3 8SY
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Telephone: 020 8104 0888

Email:

Website: http://https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk

Local authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich Council

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School data & information Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY
959 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
82%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.00
LA avg.
46.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.22 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 162 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 177 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Leigh Academy Blackheath is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
20.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
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