SchoolScoresLeigh Academy Halley
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Corelli Road, London, SE3 8EP
020 8856 2828 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 11 November 2025 , published 11 January 2026.
In short: 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Exceptional The highest of five grades. Ofsted judged this among the best nationally. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Greenwich comparisons use the 3 of its 17 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 47% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 75% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 61% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 84% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 59% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | – | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND Higher than 41% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Greenwich. Higher than 58% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 84% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Greenwich figures pool parents at the Greenwich schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
129 pupils in this year group.
44% — 2 points below the Greenwich average, and 1 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.4 | 46.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
154 pupils in this year group.
93% — 2 points above the Greenwich average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 50% | 53% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 31% | 20% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 14% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
61 students in this year group.
69% — 8 points below the Greenwich average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 69% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 69% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
62 students in this year group.
61% — 10 points below the Greenwich average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 61% | 71% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 2% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 61% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Greenwich. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 168 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 93 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (62%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 521 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 15 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Greenwich | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.9% | 36.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 47% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.8% | 27.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 63% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.8% | 21.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9 | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.11% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 89% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Greenwich. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 19.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Ark Greenwich Free School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Tallis School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Blackheath 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shooters Hill Sixth Form College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D+ average A level grade
- Harris Academy Greenwich 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eltham Hill School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blackheath High School GDST 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- StreetVibes Media Academy 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Greenwich Waldorf School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Riverston School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Halley's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Halley was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 11 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 exceptional, 2 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Leigh Academy Halley do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 1 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Leigh Academy Halley?
85% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Leigh Academy Halley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leigh Academy Halley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 93 families put Leigh Academy Halley as their first choice for 168 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145315.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.