Leigh Academy Rainham
URN: 148577 • Gillingham ME8 8GS
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Academy Rainham
- URN
- 148577
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexandra Cramlington (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01634412440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Otterham Quay Lane, Gillingham ME8 8GS
Summary
Leigh Academy Rainham is a mixed secondary free school located in Gillingham, Medway, with a current enrolment of 793 students and a capacity of 1,150. The school is committed to fostering high aspirations and expectations for all students, promoting their academic success and personal growth. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its mission statement: "Dream, Believe, Achieve," which emphasizes the belief that every student can reach their potential regardless of their background.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Rainham is designed to be knowledge-rich and skills-focused, underpinned by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). This approach encourages diversity of thought and prepares students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Additionally, students benefit from a 1:1 device initiative, equipping them with essential digital skills.
Support is structured through three colleges, each providing pastoral care for students across year groups. Each college is led by a Head of College and a dedicated Student Services team, ensuring that every student receives the guidance and support they need to succeed both academically and as responsible members of the community.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Rainham is designed to be knowledge-rich and skills-focused, underpinned by the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). This approach encourages diversity of thought and prepares students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Additionally, students benefit from a 1:1 device initiative, equipping them with essential digital skills.
Support is structured through three colleges, each providing pastoral care for students across year groups. Each college is led by a Head of College and a dedicated Student Services team, ensuring that every student receives the guidance and support they need to succeed both academically and as responsible members of the community.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- SEND & Inclusion (sen)
- Senior Student Leadership Team [SSLT] (sen)
- send (sen)
- view all upcoming events (calendar)
- Admissions Information Evening for Year 5 parents (other)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
- Post-16 Admissions and Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Gillingham School (67.7)
- Rainham Mark Grammar School (67.4)
- Rainham School for Girls (66.1)
- The Howard School (65.2)
- The Robert Napier School (48.7)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 793
- Boys
- 440
- Girls
- 353
- FSM %
- 21.10
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 793 | 440 | 353 | 1150 | 21.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 631 | 356 | 275 | 1150 | 19.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 239 | 132 | 107 | 1150 | 12.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 239 | 132 | 107 | 1150 | 12.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1150 |
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