Leigh Academy Halley, London
Leigh Academy Halley is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, part of Leigh Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2022. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 208th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 1,945th of 3,298 across England. It was 65% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Greenwich (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leigh Academy Halley in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Leigh Academy Halley averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 49.1 in Greenwich and 47 across England.
36% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 51% in Greenwich and 47% in England.
That is down from 48.4 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.09: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 40.3, against 47.7 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 7.4 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and History.
Getting a place at Leigh Academy Halley
For September 2026 entry, 93 families put Leigh Academy Halley as their first choice and 521 named it as one of their preferences, for 168 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 35 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Leigh Academy Halley are Ark Greenwich Free School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 65.8); Thomas Tallis School (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.4); Leigh Academy Blackheath (0.8 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 53.7); and Harris Academy Greenwich (1.2 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 49.8).
Each of them had higher 2026 results than Leigh Academy Halley.
Ark Greenwich Free SchoolThomas Tallis SchoolLeigh Academy BlackheathHarris Academy Greenwich
The trust
Leigh Academy Halley is one of 33 schools run by Leigh Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2024/25.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Leigh Academy Halley (as of April 2026): 85% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 40% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (40%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 140 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 94% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 19% to a further education college, 1% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 62 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 58% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 10% into work. 5% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 32.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), White British (24%) and Mixed (15%).
Leigh Academy Halley has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kidbrooke, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corelli College (->e), 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Leigh Academy Halley issued 66 suspensions, 6.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Leigh Academy Halley are Kidbrooke Park Primary School (0.4 miles), Henwick Primary School (0.5 miles), St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles) and Charlton Manor Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Kidbrooke Park Primary SchoolHenwick Primary SchoolSt Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolCharlton Manor Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
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
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.09 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 43.9 to 44.3 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has declined from 40% to 36% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 44.3 | 36% |
| Disadvantaged(73) | - | 40.3 | 24.7% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(88) | - | 47.7 | 45.5% |
| Boys(89) | - | 43.1 | 39.3% |
| Girls(72) | - | 45.8 | 31.9% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(73) | - | 48.1 | 42.5% |
| Non mobile(145) | - | 43.9 | 33.1% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 140 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
1
Permanent exclusions
0.11%
Exclusion rate
66
Suspensions
6.93%
Suspension rate
47 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 952 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Leigh Academy Halley
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Leigh Academy Halley is in Greenwich; for families living there:
Apply to Greenwich for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
959 pupils
1,479 places
520 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Greenwich council
Places available
2,893
Applications
3,054
Got 1st preference
60.2%
Got preferred school
88.2%
All secondary applications across Greenwich council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
127
SEN Support
48
EHC Plans
17.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Leigh Academy Halley has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
987
Total Pupils
583
Boys
404
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
53
Teachers
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£66,974
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,532
Per pupil
£9026k
Total funding
£378k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.6%
Overall absence
20.8%
Persistent absence
900
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Leigh Academy Halley
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Leigh Academy Halley
What are GCSE results like at Leigh Academy Halley?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Leigh Academy Halley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 36% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Leigh Academy Halley's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Halley's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2022, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Leigh Academy Halley?
No fixed boundary. When Leigh Academy Halley is oversubscribed, Greenwich allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Leigh Academy Halley?
Leigh Academy Halley was not full in 2025: it ran at 65% of its 1479 places.
How big are the classes at Leigh Academy Halley?
Classes at Leigh Academy Halley average 21.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Leigh Academy Halley?
Leigh Academy Halley has around 987 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Leigh Academy Halley have specialist SEN provision?
Leigh Academy Halley has a resourced provision for autism: 15 places, 15 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Leigh Academy Halley?
6.6% of sessions were missed at Leigh Academy Halley in 2024/25. 20.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Halley?
Apply through Greenwich's coordinated admissions process, naming Leigh Academy Halley on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Leigh Academy Halley?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Greenwich is 52 (the median across 108 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Leigh Academy Halley?
Leigh Academy Halley is at Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)