Leigh Academy Blackheath
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Blackheath
Address: Old Dover Road, Blackheath
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE3 8SY
Telephone Number: 02 0810 0888
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Smith
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1060 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27.5%

Location and administration

URN: 145895
DfE Number: 203/4008
UKPRN: 10068128
UPRN: 100023269325
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Greenwich (E09000011)
Constituency: Eltham and Chislehurst (E14001223)
Electoral Ward: Charlton Hornfair (E05014074)

Easting & Northing: 540954E, 177252N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 38.31" N 0° 1' 42.34" E
Plus Code: 9F32F2GH+W9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Cherry Orchard Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Sherington Primary School (0.4km)
  3. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Primary School (0.5km)
  4. Invicta Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Charlton Manor Primary School (0.6km)
  6. The Pointer School (0.8km)
  7. Rowan Wood School (0.8km)
  8. Kidbrooke Park Primary School (0.8km)
  9. Greenwich Waldorf School (0.9km)
  10. Fossdene Primary School (0.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Mr Justin Blakebrough - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Maria De Fatima Sanha - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Professor Claire Angela Donovan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Carlo Fabbrini - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2030.
  • Miss Isla Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 April 2026.
  • Mr John Haxell - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Ms Nazifa Hussain - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Koskella - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2030.
  • Mr Alexander Mackie - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Mr Abayomi Olunaike - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mr Peter Ralston - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Tracey Trusler - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 August 2027.
  • Mr Kevin Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Ms Sandra White - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2026.