Located in London, Leigh Stationers' Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. 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 Stationers' Academy currently has around 1712 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60% boys and 40% girls. Around 18.2% 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 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 33% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 145 Bexley Road, London, SE9 2PT
Website: www.scwa.org.uk
Telephone: 02088507678
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Greenwich
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joseph Sparks
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 141309

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1800
Number of Pupils: 1712
Number of Boys: 1027
Number of Girls: 685

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British65.00%1113
Other White7.70%132
African5.00%86
Other Mixed4.90%84
White and Black Caribbean3.00%52
White and Asian2.60%45
Unclassified2.40%41
Indian2.20%38
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%25
Other Asian1.30%22
White and Black African1.20%20
Caribbean1.00%17
Pakistani0.70%12
Chinese0.70%12
Bangladeshi0.40%7
Irish0.20%3
Other Black0.20%3
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.12)
Of the 252 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 241 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.12
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.15
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
28%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
58%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
50.4
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
41.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.4
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alderwood Primary School
Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH
3out of 4 898 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Alderwood Primary School
Rainham Close , Eltham SE9 2JH
- not rated 898 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF
4out of 4 914 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Glenure Road , Eltham SE9 1UF
- not rated 914 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Westwood Primary Junior School
The Green , DA16 2PF
- not rated 1,290 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leigh Stationers' Academy
145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2PT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Crown Woods College
145 Bexley Road , Eltham SE9 2QN
- not rated 329 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Falconwood
The Green , DA16 2PE
3out of 4 1,155 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westwood College
The Green , DA16 2PE
- not rated 1,170 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School
Footscray Road , Eltham SE9 2SU
3out of 4 1,190 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,761 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Shooters Hill Post-16 Campus
Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD
- not rated 2,761 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Social Arts for Education
253 Eltham High Street , London SE9 1TY
- not rated 997 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Charlton Athletic Community Trust Youth
Sparrows Lane , Pippenhall Building, Sparrows Lane SE9 2JR
- not rated 1,081 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Belcanto London Academy Theatre School
20 Passey Place , Eltham Palace SE9 5DQ
- not rated 1,702 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
StreetVibes Media Academy
6 Eltham High Street , SE9 1DA
- not rated 2,005 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Lollipops School (At Bramble House)
Lollipops Child Care Limited , 88 Southwood Road SE9 3QT
- not rated 2,072 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.