Leigh Academy Blackheath
Free schools · Sixth form
London, SE3 8SY
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
5 of 16 in Greenwich
Pupils
1,060
First preferences per place
1.96
2026/27
Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 54.0 | 55.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 70% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 67% | 69% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 | 0.22 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas Tallis School · 0.7 mi · No rating · Top 49% in England
- Leigh Academy Halley · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- The John Roan School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Ark Greenwich Free School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 6% in England
- Royal Greenwich Trust School · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- St Ursula's Convent School · 1.4 mi · Report card · Top 15% in England
Best secondary schools in Greenwich · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Leigh Academy Blackheath is in Hornfair Park (typical home £425,000, crime high).
What is Leigh Academy Blackheath's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Blackheath is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Leigh Academy Blackheath rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Leigh Academy Blackheath is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.