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Leigh Academy Bexley

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Leigh Academy Bexley

Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
888
Ages
11-19
FSM
41.5%
Attainment 8
35.4
Ofsted
Inadequate
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.0%
Basics 9-5
26.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
3.8%
EBacc APS
2.96
EBacc 9-5
0.6%
EBacc 9-4
1.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.44
A*-A Grades
16.7%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 23 students entered

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About Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley is a secondary school in Erith, Bexley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 888 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Leigh Academy Bexley, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: King Henry School)
  2. May 2022 — Inadequate
  3. May 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: King Henry School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Leigh Academy Bexley

What is Leigh Academy Bexley's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Bexley received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Leigh Academy Bexley's latest exam results?
Leigh Academy Bexley: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Leigh Academy Bexley located?
Leigh Academy Bexley is a secondary school in Erith, Bexley (DA8 3BN).
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Bexley?
Leigh Academy Bexley has around 888 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Leigh Academy Bexley with other schools?
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