Leigh Academy Rainham
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | Otterham Quay Lane, ME8 8GS |
| School Website | https://leighacademyrainham.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1634412440 |
| URN | 148577 |
School Census
| Total | 405 |
| Girls/Boys | 182/223 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.9%/55.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 68 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/02/2024 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 668 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 234 |
| As third preference | 112 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 650 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 216 |
| As third preference | 117 |
| Total Offers Made | 207 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 617 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 250 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 83% |
| no | 17% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |