Leigh Academy Halley, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leigh Academy Halley is outstanding at welcoming and supporting all pupils, especially those facing multiple barriers to learning. The school's warm ethos, clear expectations, and expert staff create an environment where pupils want to attend and thrive. With exceptional pastoral care through the 'small school' system and rigorous focus on removing barriers to attendance and behavior, the school transforms outcomes for even the most vulnerable learners.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion and support for pupils with complex needs, including those with SEND, EAL students, and disadvantaged pupils
- Remarkable behavior and attendance improvements through expert identification and removal of barriers
- Exceptionally high-quality personal development and well-being support through the 'small school' system
- Outstanding leadership with tireless focus on continuous improvement and deep knowledge of every pupil
- Strong post-16 provision offering diverse academic, vocational and technical pathways
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Values curriculum, outings and journeys, post-16 study programmes including International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme and T levels
Leigh Academy Halley is an exceptionally inclusive secondary school that transforms the lives of all pupils through outstanding leadership, behavior, attendance, and personal development. The school excels at supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged students while maintaining high academic standards.
At a Glance
40.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.9
Avg class size
42
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
987 pupils
1,100 capacity
113 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Greenwich
Places available
2,928
Applications
3,090
Got 1st preference
63.8%
Got preferred school
90.5%
Secondary admissions across Greenwich (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.55794%
Overall absence
20.77778%
Persistent absence
900
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 Halley
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
Henwick Primary School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Charlton Manor Primary School
Cherry Orchard Primary School
Ealdham Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Shooters Hill
Gordon Primary School
Haimo Primary School
Wingfield Primary School
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