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Leigh Stationers' Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an academy converter secondary school in London, Greenwich , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1712 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,712

Pupils

1,800

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Leigh Stationers' Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Academy?

The catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Academy is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Leigh Stationers' Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Greenwich. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Greenwich before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Greenwich catchment area documents →

Leigh Stationers' Academy: 1800 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Leigh Stationers' Academy has a published admission number of 1800 places. 1712 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1800, Greenwich's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Greenwich publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Greenwich school admissions →

Leigh Stationers' Academy: School Information

Full address
145 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PT
Local authority
Greenwich
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141309

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If Leigh Stationers' Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Leigh Stationers' Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Leigh Stationers' Academy

What is the catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Academy?

The catchment area for Leigh Stationers' Academy is the geographic zone Greenwich uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Greenwich publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Leigh Stationers' Academy oversubscribed?

Leigh Stationers' Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1800 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leigh Stationers' Academy?

Admission to Leigh Stationers' Academy is managed by Greenwich. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Leigh Stationers' Academy cover?

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a secondary school in London, Greenwich, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leigh Stationers' Academy?

Leigh Stationers' Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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