Leigh Academy Halley

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 11 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 902

Type Co-educational

Opened 2018

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), BTEC Qualification, British Curriculum

Taught languages French, Spanish

Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Leigh Academy Halley is a mixed, 11–18 academy in Blackheath, London, part of Leigh Academies Trust. The school delivers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), alongside BTEC and the British Curriculum, preparing students for regional and international qualifications. It opened in 2018 and became an IB World School in 2019. The campus sits on a 16-acre site of historic listed buildings and includes playing fields with three full-size football pitches, a Sports Centre with indoor Sports Hall, Dance Studio and Fitness Studio, plus the Tallow Chandlers Engineering and Design Centre equipped with industry-standard facilities. In June 2022 a new Engineering and Design Centre further expanded capabilities. The school provides Year 7 transition space, a Sixth Form, extensive IT with Chromebooks and virtual classrooms, a well-stocked library, and an on-site restaurant. A broad range of clubs supports STEM, arts, Debate, Duke of Edinburgh and community initiatives.

www.thehalleyacademy.org.uk

Leigh Academy Halley, Corelli Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 8EP

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The Essentials

Stages

Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Years 7–9; a two-year Key Stage 4 with GCSEs in Years 10–11; Sixth Form offers International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) and T-Levels. The academy is organised into three small school communities for Years 7–11: Easley, Franklin and Turing, with Hawking for Sixth Form.

Type

Academy; mixed (co-educational); part of Leigh Academies Trust; International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2019

Additional learning support

The Infinity Hub Local Academy Resource Provision provides SEND support; SENCo leads the SEND team; SEND Code of Practice (2014) and Equality Act (2010) guide practice; Local Offer and SEND Information Report are published.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no charge to submit an application for a place at Leigh Academy Halley; applications for Year 7 are made through the home local authority and in-year applications are made directly to the academy.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Years 7–11 (Key Stages 3–4): No tuition fees are charged for the standard day-time curriculum. Education provided during academy hours does not incur a charge. This applies on a per-term and per-year basis (i.e., there are no recurring tuition fees billed per term or per year for curriculum provision).

- Sixth Form (Years 12–13): No tuition fees are charged for participation in the academy's post-16 provision as a state-funded academy place. Exam entry or specific course-related optional costs may be charged in the circumstances described under "Other charges and optional extras" below.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Optional activities, trips, peripatetic lessons and other chargeable extras are identified and charged in advance on a per-activity basis; parental agreement is required before a pupil is enrolled in any optional, chargeable activity. Parents are expected to pay the requested charge prior to the activity where required.

- Instrumental (peripatetic) music lessons are charged per block of lessons and must be paid through the school's online payments system. Specifically, individual instrumental lessons are charged at £171.08 per eight lessons (payment via ParentPay).

- Residential trip charges (board and lodging) and other optional extras are billed for the full cost of the approved activity (including travel, insurance, entrance fees, and staffing costs where applicable); where costs are charged they are normally collected in advance. Remissions or reductions may apply for eligible families (see "Remissions and refunds" below).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered; the academy operates as a day school and therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical chargeable items

- Uniform: Branded uniform can be purchased from the academy's approved suppliers (Brigade and Matthews Schoolwear). Delivery charges from the approved supplier apply (Brigade standard delivery shown at £3.99 for orders under £50). Non-branded required items may be bought from other retailers.

- Instrumental lessons: charged at stated block rates (see above). Payment is collected via the academy's online payment platform.

- Trips, visits and residentials: costs for optional trips and residential trips (board, lodging, travel, entrance fees, materials, insurance and staffing) are charged to parents where the activity is optional or falls outside the statutory free provision.

- Materials and equipment: The academy may charge for materials, books or equipment only where parents wish to own these items (for example, take-home materials or optional project packs).

- Examination fees: The academy will charge for external examination entries in defined circumstances (for example where the academy has not prepared the student for the examination in that year, where the examination is not on the set list, where a student fails to meet course requirements without good reason, or where a student requests a re-sit for which the academy previously paid).

- Chromebook / device contributions or voluntary contributions: the academy may invite voluntary contributions to cover certain items or schemes; such contributions are genuinely voluntary.

Remissions and refund information

- Remissions: Families in receipt of qualifying state benefits (for example Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Universal Credit and others listed in the Trust policy) are eligible for full remission of board and lodging charges for residential activities that take place during academy hours; other remissions may be authorised in hardship cases on written application to the Principal.

- Refunds: Where the academy or Trust is required to refund payments (for example cancelled activities or surplus trip balances above an administratively set threshold), refunds are processed back to parents in line with the academy's payment procedures and the online payment provider's refund mechanism. Payments made via the online provider are normally refunded via the same method (for card payments the refund is processed back to the original card where applicable). Parents are advised that refunds for externally supplied items or third-party payments may follow the supplier's own refund arrangements.

Fee payment options and channels

- The academy operates a cashless approach for most chargeable items and uses ParentPay as its online payments platform for lunches, trips, peripatetic lessons and other payable items; payments by debit/credit card are supported via ParentPay. Parents receive account activation details and payment requests through the academy's communications channels.

- Where alternative payment methods are offered (for specific items or exceptional circumstances), the academy communicates those options directly to parents for the relevant activity; refunds of card payments made via ParentPay are typically processed back to the originating card/account by the ParentPay system.

Summary (short)

- No application or tuition fees are charged for day-time education for Years 7–11 or for the Sixth Form place; Leigh Academy Halley is a state-funded day academy. Optional extras (instrumental lessons, trips, residentials, certain exam entries, take-home materials, uniform and voluntary contributions) are chargeable and are billed on an activity-by-activity basis and collected in advance through the academy's cashless payments system (ParentPay). Remissions and refunds are handled in accordance with the Trust charging and remissions framework and the online payments provider's processes.

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Admissions

1) Year 7 admissions for September 2026: There are 180 places in Year 7. Applications must be made through the home Local Authority under the coordinated admissions scheme. To be invited to sit the fair banding test, applicants must submit the LAT Supplementary Form by 31 October 2025. The Fair Banding Test is a non-verbal reasoning paper, with test dates on 12 November 2025 and 26 November 2025. Those who sit the test are prioritised based on banding results; those who do not sit the test are prioritised after those who sat. National Offer Day is 2 March 2026.

Waitlist

2) Waiting list for Year 7: The Academy maintains a waiting list in all ability bands for the Year 7 cohort when applications exceed places. The waiting list is managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich admissions team until 31 August, after which transfer to the Academy occurs on 1 September. Applicants on the waiting list undertake the fair banding test, and lists are ranked in line with the oversubscription criteria; a place is offered to the next eligible applicant in the appropriate band when available. To remain on the waiting list for the following academic year, a new in-year admission application must be submitted; looked-after children and those allocated a place under the Local Authority's Fair Access Protocol take precedence over waiting list applicants.

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FAQs

What is the age range and general school type of Leigh Academy Halley?

Leigh Academy Halley is a co-educational state-funded day academy serving students aged 11 to 18. It operates as part of Leigh Academies Trust and has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2019. The campus is organized into three small communities for Years 7–11 (Easley, Franklin and Turing) with Sixth Form housed in Hawking.

What curriculum model and key-stage structure does Leigh Academy Halley use?

The school follows the International Baccalaureate-inspired Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–9, a two-year Key Stage 4 with GCSEs in Years 10–11, and a Sixth Form offering the International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) and T-Levels. The Sixth Form is located on-site and the site includes dedicated spaces for transitions and Sixth Form study.

Who is the head of Leigh Academy Halley?

The Head of School is Mr Ben Russell. He leads the senior leadership team and oversees all aspects of school life.

Which items are chargeable and how are payments managed at Leigh Academy Halley?

Optional activities, trips, peripatetic music lessons and other chargeable extras are billed in advance on a per-activity basis. Instrumental lessons cost £171.08 for eight lessons and are paid through the online ParentPay system. Uniform and certain materials, residential trips and some exam entries can incur charges, with remissions available for eligible families.

How does Year 7 admission work and when are offers made?

Year 7 admissions are handled through the home Local Authority under the coordinated scheme. A LAT Supplementary Form must be submitted by 31 October 2025 to be invited to sit the fair banding test, which takes place on 12 and 26 November 2025. National Offer Day is on 2 March 2026.

Is there a waiting list for Year 7 and how is it managed?

Yes, there is a waiting list in all ability bands for Year 7. The waiting list is managed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich admissions team until 31 August, after which offers are made by the Academy. A new in-year admission application must be submitted to remain on the list for the following year, and certain groups take precedence under Local Authority rules.

What facilities support the academic and STEM focus at Leigh Academy Halley?

The campus houses the Tallow Chandlers Engineering and Design Centre (opened June 2022) with industry-standard equipment and a dedicated design/engineering environment. There are modern science laboratories, a well-stocked library, and excellent IT facilities with a Chromebook for every student and virtual classrooms.

What sports and physical education facilities does the campus offer?

Leigh Academy Halley has on-site playing fields with three full-size football pitches and a modern Sports Centre that includes a full-size indoor Sports Hall, a Dance Studio and a Fitness Studio for PE and activities.

What other academic and extracurricular facilities support learning?

In addition to science labs and engineering facilities, the campus offers on-site dining, a Year 7 transition space, and Sixth Form facilities with dedicated study areas and IT. Extra-curricular spaces include a well-equipped library and digital learning environments to support independent study.

What clubs and activities are available beyond the classroom?

Students can join a broad range of clubs, including Chess Club, Board Games, EAL Break Club, Inclusion Break Club, Manga Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Halley Performing Arts & Music Club, Art Club, Cooking Club, Netball, Girls in STEM Club, Maths Sparx and Challenge Club, IT Club, Fitness Club, Basketball, TAG Rugby, Athletics, STEM Drone Club, D&T Skills Club, Debate Club and more.

What leadership and community service opportunities exist for students?

There are student leadership roles, including two Head Student Representatives and five Prefects who lead assemblies and represent pupils. The Social Action Group collaborates with Citizens UK on community campaigns, and the Heroes program provides mentoring and leadership development across the academy.

What wellbeing and support services does Leigh Academy Halley offer?

The school focuses on social and emotional development with a Values Education Programme, counselling and mentoring for identified students, and SEMH interventions. The Infinity Hub provides specialist SEND support for students with ASD within the mainstream setting, and there is strong EAL support for language development.

How is English language support delivered for new and non-native speakers?

English is the language of instruction and is compulsory at KS3–4. Every teacher is an EAL teacher, with a bespoke acquisition curriculum for New Arrivals and a Language Development approach within the IB CP. Heritage languages are supported through mother-tongue qualifications and community language resources.

What safeguarding measures are in place at Leigh Academy Halley?

Safeguarding and child protection policies are in place with trained designated safeguarding leads and clear reporting procedures to external agencies when needed. The academy collaborates with parents and external services to ensure a safe and supportive environment, and safeguarding is considered in line with its IB World School status.

What is the school uniform like at Leigh Academy Halley?

The uniform is formal: a black blazer with the Academy logo, white shirt, black tie, and black trousers or a plain knee-length black skirt. The PE kit includes a Leigh Academy Halley polo shirt with black shorts or plain black tracksuit bottoms and black shoes. Jewellery is limited to a wristwatch and one small stud, and some items may be confiscated if they do not meet the code.

Is boarding offered at Leigh Academy Halley?

Boarding is not offered. Leigh Academy Halley operates as a day school only.

What food provisions are available on campus?

Food is provided on-site by Cucina, with breakfast available from 8:10 am and options for breaks and lunch, plus a Street Kitchen for grab-and-go meals. A main meal costs £2.70, and eligible families can apply for free school meals online.

What accreditations does Leigh Academy Halley hold?

Leigh Academy Halley has been an International Baccalaureate World School since 2019, reflecting its focus on IB-aligned education and global perspectives.

What languages are taught at Leigh Academy Halley and how is language learning delivered?

Languages offered include French, Spanish, German, Mandarin and Portuguese, with English as the language of instruction. In the IB Careers Programme students study a language through Language Development, and heritage languages are supported with mother-tongue qualifications where available.

How does Leigh Academy Halley support heritage languages and language development beyond the classroom?

Heritage languages are supported with mother-tongue qualifications where available, and GCSEs in mother tongue may be offered. The Learning Resource Centre stocks books in various languages, and there is a Turkish Saturday school supporting the community.

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