Leigh Academy Bexley

About Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley is an academy sponsor led in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 888 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 (2025/26). 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

888 / 2,050 (43%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Avenue Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3BN

Phone

01322348231

Head Teacher

John Dixon

Website

leighacademybexley.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Bexley?

Leigh Academy Bexley is an academy sponsor led in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Bexley have?

Leigh Academy Bexley has 888 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Bexley's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Bexley was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2022).

How does Leigh Academy Bexley perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Bexley achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Bexley part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Academy Bexley is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leigh Academy Bexley?

Leigh Academy Bexley is located at Avenue Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3BN.