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Leigh Academy Rainham

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Alexandra Millward

corporate_fareLEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onGillingham, ME8 8GS

language Visit Website phone 1634412440

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

405

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Demand Ratio

1.1x

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Leigh Academy Rainham is a Free schools secondary school in Gillingham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Leigh Academy Rainham is a free schools in Gillingham, Medway, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 793 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

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EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-02-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 793 pupils. During this period, there were 46 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	793	46	5.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	800	47	5.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	619	63	10.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	631	37	5.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	626	21	3.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	414	12	2.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	405	6	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	417	8	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	238	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	239	1	0.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	241	1	0.4%	4.4%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree26%

agree36%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree42%

disagree5%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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