Located in London, Leigh Academy Blackheath is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Leigh Academy Blackheath currently has around 1035 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.2% boys and 42.8% girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.1%. other white pupils make up about 13.7% , followed by african at 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Old Dover Road, London, SE3 8SY |
| Website: | https://leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02081040888 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Greenwich |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145895 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1035 |
| Number of Boys: | 592 |
| Number of Girls: | 443 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.10% | 394 |
| Other White | 13.70% | 142 |
| African | 11.80% | 122 |
| Other Mixed | 7.10% | 74 |
| Unclassified | 5.60% | 58 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 33 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 32 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 31 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 30 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 29 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 27 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Common Nursery School Woolwich Common , SE18 4DJ | - not rated | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary School Rectory Field Crescent , Marlborough Lane SE7 7DG | 3out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherington Primary School Wyndcliff Road , Charlton SE7 7JP | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School 16 Highcombe , Charlton SE7 7HR | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Primary School Invicta Road , Greenwich SE3 7HE | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton Manor Primary School Indus Road , SE7 7EF | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Blackheath Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath Bluecoat Church of England School Old Dover Road , Blackheath SE3 8SY | - not rated | 42 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Halley Corelli Road , SE3 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corelli College Corelli Road , Blackheath SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kidbrooke School Corelli Road , Shooters Hill Road SE3 8EP | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Sixth Form College Belmont Grove , Lewisham SE13 5GE | - not rated | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew Academy St Joseph's Vale , SE3 0XX | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham Taunton Road , SE12 8PD | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIMU Music Preparatory School and Nursery Sunfields Methodist Church , 95 Old Dover Road SE3 8JS | - not rated | 285 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pointer School 19 Stratheden Road , Blackheath SE3 7TH | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Wood School 12 Hargood Road , SE3 8HR | - not rated | 858 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Waldorf School 90 Mycenae Road , Woodlands SE3 7SE | - not rated | 937 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackheath High School GDST 27 Vanbrugh Park , Blackheath SE3 7AG | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.