Leigh Academy Rainham
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–19MixedSixth form
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8GS
Headteacher · Mrs Alexandra Cramlington
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Key facts
Pupils964Capacity 1,150
OfstedGoodInspected 27 February 2024
TrustLeigh Academies Trust
Free school meals22.3%
SEN provisionSEN unit
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 27 February 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Medway council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in MedwayNearby schools for the same ages
- Rainham School for Girls1.4 mi
- The Howard School1.4 mi
- Rainham Mark Grammar School1.4 mi
- Will Adams Academy2.7 mi
- The Robert Napier School2.9 mi