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Leigh Academy Halley
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.8 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
952
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 36% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 66%, although only 44% reach grade 5 or above. While 61% of pupils progress to university, just 2% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education paths.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.4 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 62 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.3%
Black African20.5%
White Other15.2%
Mixed Other8.5%
Other6.8%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black Other3.9%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.46899, 0.04124 · SE3 8EP
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN145315
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thehalleyacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Halley rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Halley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is Leigh Academy Halley a good school?
Leigh Academy Halley scores 72.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Leigh Academy Halley in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Halley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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