School Compass
Leigh Academy Rainham
Gillingham · Medway · ME8 8GS. secondary · Free schools · State-funded · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Medway index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
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- Attainment 8
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- English & maths 9–4
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Ofsted publication date: 24/04/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
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What is Leigh Academy Rainham's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Rainham has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 24/04/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Where is Leigh Academy Rainham?
Leigh Academy Rainham is in Gillingham (ME8 8GS), Medway. URN 148577.
How do I compare Leigh Academy Rainham with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Leigh Academy Rainham shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 27 February 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
Pupils know that the school wants them to be the best they can be. They appreciate that staff have high expectations of them, which pupils rise to very well. The curriculum is interesting and ambitious. Pupils respond positively to their learning, working with focus, independence and resilience. Pupils treat each other…
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Leigh Academy Rainham
URN: 148577
Local authority: Medway
Town: Gillingham
Postcode: ME8 8GS
Ofsted overall: Good (24/04/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/148577/
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