Leigh Academy Bexley
URN: 149898 • Erith DA8 3BN
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Academy Bexley
- URN
- 149898
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 29.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Dixon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01322348231
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Avenue Road, Erith DA8 3BN
Summary
Leigh Academy Bexley is a mixed secondary academy located in Erith, Bexley, with a current enrolment of 888 students and a capacity of 2050. The school aims to provide an inclusive education that fosters curiosity, ambition, and social responsibility among its students. The leadership, under Principal John Dixon, emphasizes the importance of a supportive and professional teaching environment, ensuring that staff receive ongoing training to enhance their skills.
The academy's mission is to equip students with the necessary tools for success in their future educational and career paths, regardless of their backgrounds. Leigh Academy Bexley prioritises academic achievement alongside personal development, promoting values such as politeness, respect, kindness, courage, ambition, and resilience.
Community engagement is a key focus, with the school striving to reflect the diverse local area and prepare students to actively participate in modern society. Open events for prospective students are scheduled for September 2026 admissions, providing opportunities for families to learn more about the academy's ethos and offerings.
The academy's mission is to equip students with the necessary tools for success in their future educational and career paths, regardless of their backgrounds. Leigh Academy Bexley prioritises academic achievement alongside personal development, promoting values such as politeness, respect, kindness, courage, ambition, and resilience.
Community engagement is a key focus, with the school striving to reflect the diverse local area and prepare students to actively participate in modern society. Open events for prospective students are scheduled for September 2026 admissions, providing opportunities for families to learn more about the academy's ethos and offerings.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- send (sen)
- Open Events for September 2026 Admissions (calendar)
- Academy Calendar (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Academy Behaviour Policy, Expectations and Conduct Cards (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
- admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Erith School (57.1)
- Erith School (45.2)
- Thamesmead Community College (45.2)
- Howbury Grange Technical School (37.5)
- King Henry School (25.0)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 2050
- Pupils
- 888
- Boys
- 469
- Girls
- 419
- FSM %
- 41.50
- Open date
- 2023-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 888 | 469 | 419 | 2050 | 41.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1042 | 539 | 503 | 2050 | 40.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2050 |
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