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Leigh Academy Blackheath
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY, Greenwich
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.8 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,035
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. A notable 79% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 61% secure a grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation in these core subjects. Additionally, the high EBacc entry rate of 88% reflects a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 55.0 | Top 15% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 88% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.1%
White Other13.7%
Black African11.8%
Mixed Other7.1%
Other3.2%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.47667, 0.02827 · SE3 8SY
School details
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
URN145895
School typeFree schools
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Blackheath rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Blackheath was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is Leigh Academy Blackheath a good school?
Leigh Academy Blackheath scores 88.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 Blackheath in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Blackheath achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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