Leigh Academy Bexley
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Bexley
Address: Avenue Road
Town/City: Erith
County: Kent
Postcode: DA8 3BN
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01322 348231
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr John Dixon
Capacity: 2050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 873 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 43% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 149898
DfE Number: 303/4006
UKPRN: 10092770
UPRN: 100022924029
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bexley (E09000004)
Constituency: Bexleyheath and Crayford (E14001089)
Electoral Ward: Northumberland Heath (E05011228)

Easting & Northing: 550537E, 177255N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 28' 29.52" N 0° 9' 58.75" E
Plus Code: 9F32F5F8+WG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Fidelis Catholic Primary School (0.4km)
  2. Woodside Academy (0.6km)
  3. Barnehurst Infant School (0.6km)
  4. Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  5. Barnehurst Junior School (0.6km)
  6. Northumberland Heath Primary School (0.7km)
  7. Fairford Academy Barnehurst (0.7km)
  8. Lime Wood Primary School (0.9km)
  9. Peareswood Primary School (1.2km)
  10. Bursted Wood Primary School (1.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Temi Afolabi - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mr Abi Aiyedogbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 January 2026.
  • Mr Clive Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Barritte - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Ms Kerry Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Phillip Coleman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • John Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Stuart Frost - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 June 2027.
  • Dr Mark Honey - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Jefferyes - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 September 2027.
  • Nigel Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mr Robert McBeth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mr Robert McBeth - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Henry Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Leah Preudhomme - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Joseph Sparks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Tracey Trusler - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2027.
  • Mr Scott Wilkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 July 2027.