Leigh Academy Bexley, Erith
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leigh Academy Bexley excels at making every pupil feel included and valued, with excellent support for those with additional needs and those who are disadvantaged. Teaching quality is typically high, with a well-designed curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge progressively. The school offers a wide range of clubs and trips, strong careers guidance, and creates a calm, orderly environment where pupils behave well and feel genuinely cared for.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils feel a sense of belonging and are well supported with their individual needs
- Leaders have made rapid improvements to teaching quality through consistent approaches and an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum
- Excellent behaviour and attendance support systems create a calm, orderly learning environment with clear expectations
- Comprehensive careers guidance and enrichment activities help pupils develop their talents and explore future pathways
- Staff benefit from high-quality professional learning and feel supported with workload and wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE attainment and progress remain below expected levels, though recent improvements are encouraging
- Teachers occasionally miss opportunities to fully check pupils' understanding and address learning gaps quickly
- Some pupils do not develop secure understanding of personal development topics, including British values and healthy relationships
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, pupil leadership roles, museum trips, theme park trips, enrichment clubs, university visits, apprenticeship provider engagement, mentoring opportunities
Leigh Academy Bexley is a school where leaders have established a clear vision for academic and personal growth, with rapid improvements across all areas. The school has built an inclusive community where pupils feel valued and supported.
At a Glance
42.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
37
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
43%
Available places
873 pupils
2,050 capacity
1,177 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Erith
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Erith
Admissions Demand - Bexley
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,996
Got 1st preference
70.7%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Bexley (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.21061%
Overall absence
33.67003%
Persistent absence
891
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Leigh Academy Bexley
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Barnehurst Infant School
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Barnehurst Junior School
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Lime Wood Primary School
Peareswood Primary School
Bursted Wood Primary School
Belmont Academy
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