Welcome from the Principal
I am delighted to welcome you to Leigh Academy Rainham, a unique highly inclusive setting where tradition and innovation combine to create leaders of tomorrow. Our academy is graded outstanding by OFSTED in 3 areas, Leadership, Behaviour and Personal Development and delivers a high quality and inclusive curriculum to all our students.
At Leigh Academy Rainham we promote an ethos of uncompromising high aspirations and expectations for every young person in terms of both their academic success and personal growth as caring, respectful global citizens who act with purpose and integrity.
Our students flourish, becoming inquiring, compassionate and culturally aware young adults from the moment they arrive and have access to a high quality year 6 transition programme to ensure every child is equipped to be successful . Our students develop the essential skills, knowledge and attributes needed to be skilled and knowledgeable individuals who can achieve their own personal goals, are compassionate members of our community and leaders in tomorrow’s world.
Alex Cramlington | Principal
WELCOME TO Leigh Academy Rainham
Open Events for September 2026 Admissions
Our open events for September 2026 Admissions are:
- Year 5 Taster Sessions – June / July 2025
- Open Evening – Wednesday 24th September 2025
- Open Day Tours – Commence week beginning 29th September 2025
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the Academy via our email address info@leighacademyrainham.org.uk
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