Leigh Academy Blackheath
#162 of 640 secondary schools in London
#767 of 4,090 nationally
About Leigh Academy Blackheath
Leigh Academy Blackheath is a academy secondary located in London, in the Greenwich local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,060 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 75.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of secondary schools in England and 162nd of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,060; capacity filled 92.2%; grade 4+ english & maths 79.1%; ebacc average points 5.24.
There are 1547 schools in London; Leigh Academy Blackheath ranks 355th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)55.0
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)60.5%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Leigh Academy Blackheath by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,060
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 55.0
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 60.5%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 79.1%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 5.24
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Schools near Leigh Academy Blackheath
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Cherry Orchard Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students · 269 m away
Sherington Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 420 m away
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students · 461 m away
Invicta Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
714 students · 592 m away
Charlton Manor Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
410 students · 602 m away
The Pointer School
London · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
344 students · 775 m away
Kidbrooke Park Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
424 students · 787 m away
Greenwich Waldorf School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
123 students · 858 m away
Fossdene Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 865 m away
Blackheath High School GDST
Blackheath · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
704 students · 894 m away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Sutton Grammar School
Sutton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,061 students
Rivers Academy West London
Feltham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
Redden Court School
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
St Matthew Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,063 students
St Paul's Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,066 students
Hall Mead School
Upminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,068 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leigh Academy Blackheath a good school?
Leigh Academy Blackheath has a Success Index (England) of 75.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #162 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Leigh Academy Blackheath rank in London?
Leigh Academy Blackheath ranks #162 of 640 secondary schools in London and #767 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leigh Academy Blackheath?
Leigh Academy Blackheath had 1,060 students in 2025.
Is Leigh Academy Blackheath a primary school or a secondary school?
Leigh Academy Blackheath is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leigh Academy Blackheath?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leigh Academy Blackheath; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.