Leigh Academy Rainham

About Leigh Academy Rainham

Leigh Academy Rainham is a free school in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 793 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 (2025/26). 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Medway →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

793 / 1,150 (69%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 February 2024

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 3 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

Otterham Quay Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8GS

Phone

01634412440

Head Teacher

Alexandra Cramlington

Website

https://leighacademyrainham.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Rainham?

Leigh Academy Rainham is a free school in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Rainham have?

Leigh Academy Rainham has 793 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Rainham's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Rainham was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).

How does Leigh Academy Rainham perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Rainham achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.5 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Rainham part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh Academy Rainham?

Leigh Academy Rainham is located at Otterham Quay Lane, Gillingham, Medway, ME8 8GS.