Open Other Secondary Mixed

Leigh Academy Bexley

Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Bexley
Erith, DA8 3BN
888 Pupils
2,050 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
41.50% FSM %
469 Boys
419 Girls
About Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Bexley, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 888 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,050. Current headteacher: John Dixon.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bexley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bexley
Region London
Administrative District Bexley
Parliamentary Constituency Bexleyheath and Crayford
Ward Northumberland Heath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-06-2023
UKPRN 10092770
URN 149898
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert McBeth Chair of Local Governing Body 01/06/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Scott Wilkins Chair of Local Governing Body 26/07/2023 25/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Temi Afolabi Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Abi Aiyedogbon Local Governor 29/06/2022 07/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Clive Barker Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Barritte Local Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kerry Bates Local Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Elected by parents
Phillip Coleman Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
John Dixon Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Stuart Frost Local Governor 27/06/2023 26/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Mark Honey Local Governor 27/02/2024 27/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Jefferyes Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
0.45 km • Erith
Other
Woodside Academy
0.56 km • Erith
Other
Barnehurst Infant School
0.61 km • Erith
Other
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
0.63 km • Erith
Other
Barnehurst Junior School
0.65 km • Erith
Other
Northumberland Heath Primary School
0.67 km • Erith
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Bexley is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Erith, Bexley.
Leigh Academy Bexley has 888 pupils, with a capacity of 2,050.
Leigh Academy Bexley caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Leigh Academy Bexley is Mr John Dixon.
Leigh Academy Bexley is at Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN, in the Bexley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Bexley: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Bexley is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Dixon
Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3BN
01322348231
leighacademybexley.org.uk
Location
DA8 3BN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149898
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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