Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Leigh Academy Rainham

Otterham Quay Lane, Gillingham, ME8 8GS
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Rainham
Gillingham, ME8 8GS
793 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
21.10% FSM %
440 Boys
353 Girls
About Leigh Academy Rainham

Leigh Academy Rainham is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 793 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Alexandra Cramlington.

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 Medway or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Rainham North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088768
URN 148577
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gordon Henderson Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Penny Reid Chair of Local Governing Body 11/06/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Hollie Allen Local Governor 11/06/2025 10/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Biggenden Local Governor 01/09/2025 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Jo Brooks Local Governor 12/04/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Coccia Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Alex Cramlington Local Governor 22/04/2025 21/04/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Day Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma Elwin Local Governor 22/04/2025 21/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jenny Fissenden Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Eliot Hodges Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sophie Kulsdom Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Riverside Primary School
0.52 km • Gillingham
Other
Miers Court Primary School
1.31 km • Rainham
Other
St Margaret's Infant School
1.37 km • Gillingham
Other
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
1.37 km • Gillingham
Other
Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School
1.98 km • Sittingbourne
Other
Thames View Primary School
2 km • Gillingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Rainham is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Gillingham, Medway.
Leigh Academy Rainham has 793 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
Leigh Academy Rainham caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Rainham is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Leigh Academy Rainham is Mrs Alexandra Cramlington.
Leigh Academy Rainham is at Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8GS, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Rainham: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Rainham is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Alexandra Cramlington
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8GS
01634412440
leighacademyrainham.org.uk/
Location
ME8 8GS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148577
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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