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Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.1 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
888
Capacity
2,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
43%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the bottom 1% of schools, this institution faces significant challenges. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.4 and only 44% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths indicate room for improvement in academic performance. Parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating their options.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.4 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.9%
Black African9.8%
White Other7.2%
Asian Indian5.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.47423, 0.16616 · DA8 3BN
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN149898
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteleighacademybexley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Bexley rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Bexley was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Leigh Academy Bexley a good school?
Leigh Academy Bexley scores 1.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Bexley in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Bexley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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