Leigh Academy Rainham

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Rainham
Address: Otterham Quay Lane
Town/City: Gillingham
County: Kent
Postcode: ME8 8GS
Country: 44073878
Telephone Number: 01634 412440
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Alexandra Millward
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 239 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 21% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148577
DfE Number: 887/4004
UKPRN: 10088768
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Gillingham and Rainham (E14000711)
Electoral Ward: Rainham South (E05002260)

Easting & Northing: 582774E, 165824N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 21' 45.74" N 0° 37' 26.88" E
Plus Code: 9F329J7F+3M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Hollie Allen - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Miss Numera Anwar - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mr Liam Bedford - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Miss Emma Elwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Miss Alex Milward - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 15 September 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Palmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Mrs Andie Penman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 February 2027.
  • Ms Penny Reid - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Ms Madeline Thomson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Mr Nathan Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2025.