GCSE 2025/26
#1,920 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Feb 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 148577.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 44.5, similar to England, similar to Medway | 45.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 58.5%, worse than England, worse than Medway | 62% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 29.5%, worse than England, worse than Medway | 42.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 2.2%, worse than England, worse than Medway | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 55.8%, worse than England, similar to Medway | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 224 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 964 |
| Girls | 444 |
| Boys | 520 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 22.3% |
| First language not English | 7.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,200 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 19.7% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 250 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 187 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 34 |
| Average class size | 28.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 18.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.6 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 52.48 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 17.45 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 33.15 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 44.9 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 38.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 174 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 681 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 176 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 156 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 107 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 5.8%, better than England, better than Medway | 7.3% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 13.9%, better than England, better than Medway | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.4%, better than England, better than Medway | 3.1% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 14.9% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.4% |
| Permanent exclusions | 3 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Riverside Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Miers Court Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Margaret's Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2011. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2013. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Thames View Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
| 1.4 mi | Secondary | Rainham School for Girls | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Secondary | The Howard School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Secondary | Rainham Mark Grammar School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 May 2022. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | Parkwood Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. |
Leigh Academy Rainham is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 27 Feb 2024.
Leigh Academy Rainham ranks 1,920 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 29.5% of pupils at Leigh Academy Rainham got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 44.5 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Leigh Academy Rainham made 174 offers from 681 applications (3.9 per offer), and 156 of 176 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Leigh Academy Rainham has 964 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Leigh Academy Rainham had 1,200 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Leigh Academy Rainham has a sixth form with 250 places in 2024/25.
At Leigh Academy Rainham, the average class had 28.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Leigh Academy Rainham missed 5.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 13.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.