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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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