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Leigh Academy Bexley

Academy sponsor led · Erith · DA8 3BN

Ages 11–19 · 873 pupils · Bexley

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

32.7

Overall absence

12.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.95
−20+2
Attainment 832.7
English & maths grade 5+25%
English & maths grade 4+43%
EBacc entry15%

EBacc APS: 2.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)39.5%
Unauthorised4.9%
Authorised absence
7.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,022

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill43%

873 pupils · 2,050 places

Pupils on roll
873
Boys / girls
469 / 404
School capacity
2,050
Capacity fill
873 / 2,050 (43%)
Free school meals
42.3%
FSM pupils
344
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Leigh Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr John Dixon

Location

Address
Avenue Road
Postcode
DA8 3BN
Town
Erith
County
Kent
Local authority
Bexley
District
Bexley
Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Erith, Bexley, 873 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy. Free school meals: 42.3%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Erith
16
Secondary schools in Erith
1
Academies among open schools in Erith
75% (12)
Open schools in DA8
12
Secondary in DA8
1
Open schools in Bexley LA
92
Secondary in Bexley LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Lift Bexleyheath

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    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.3%

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  • St Catherine's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    • Att855.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence4.4%

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  • Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence9.9%

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  • St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

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    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.4
    • P80.0
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.3%

    1.6 miles away

  • Townley Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att876.2
    • P80.7
    • EM5+97%
    • Absence3.7%

    2.0 miles away

  • Beths Grammar School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att872.0
    • P80.5
    • EM5+96%
    • Absence2.9%

    2.0 miles away

  • Welling School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Welling · DA16 1LB · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.7
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence12.7%

    2.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Dixon
Telephone
01322348231
Website
leighacademybexley.org.uk

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