Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Leigh Academy Blackheath

Old Dover Road, London, SE3 8SY
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Blackheath
London, SE3 8SY
1,035 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
592 Boys
443 Girls
About Leigh Academy Blackheath

Leigh Academy Blackheath is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Greenwich, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,035 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Emma Smith.

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 Greenwich or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Greenwich
Region London
Administrative District Greenwich
Parliamentary Constituency Eltham and Chislehurst
Ward Charlton Hornfair
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068128
URN 145895
Data Last Updated 03-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Justin Blakebrough Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Claire Donovan Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Maria De Fatima Sanha Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Carlo Fabbrini Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Isla Harrison Local Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Haxell Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nazifa Hussain Local Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alexander Mackie Local Governor 27/11/2023 26/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Abayomi Olunaike Local Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Ralston Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Smith Local Governor 02/09/2022 01/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tracey Trusler Local Governor 18/08/2023 17/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0.27 km • London
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0.42 km • London
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0.46 km • London
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Invicta Primary School
0.59 km • London
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Charlton Manor Primary School
0.6 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Blackheath is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in London, Greenwich.
Leigh Academy Blackheath has 1,035 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
Leigh Academy Blackheath caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Leigh Academy Blackheath is Mrs Emma Smith.
Leigh Academy Blackheath is at Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY, in the Greenwich local authority, London.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Blackheath: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Blackheath is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Smith
Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SY
02081040888
leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/
Location
SE3 8SY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145895
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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