Leigh Stationers' Academy

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 1700

Type Co-educational

Opened 2024

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (MYP), British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification

Taught languages French, Spanish

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an 11–18 secondary school in South East London, part of Leigh Academies Trust and sponsored by The Stationers' Company. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme alongside the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, for about 1,700 pupils. The school uses a distinctive five-college model—Angelou, Caxton, Hansard, Woolf and Equiano—with Equiano College designated as the Designated Special Provision. In August 2024 the academy opened under its new name after a partnership with The Stationers' Company, preserving the Crown Building as a heritage symbol. The campus houses the 2012 Centre (sports facility), the Equiano Centre (inclusion hub), the William Morris Centre (creative arts and digital media, with a Digital Media Centre opened in 2017), and Crown Building (drama studios, main hall, library). It offers extensive science labs and ICT suites, Sixth Form facilities, and rich enrichment, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force and Ravensbourne-linked projects.

leighstationersacademy.org.uk

Leigh Stationers' Academy, 145 Bexley Road, Eltham, SE9 2PT

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The Essentials

Location

The school is located in South East London. Leigh Stationers' Academy serves a diverse and vibrant community and has over 1,700 students on roll. It is part of Leigh Academies Trust and is sponsored by The Stationers' Company.

Stages

11–18 secondary school. Years 7–11 are allocated to Angelou College, Caxton College, and Hansard College; each college admits 90 students per year and houses up to 450 students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Woolf College provides post-16 provision (Sixth Form).

Additional learning support

Equiano College is the Designated Special Provision (DSP) supporting around 30 students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for moderate learning difficulties.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for a place at Leigh Stationers' Academy. Applications for Year 7 places are submitted through the applicant's home local authority under the coordinated admissions scheme.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)

- Years 7–11: There are no tuition fees for statutory 11–16 education. Education provided during academy hours is not charged. This applies on a per‑term and per‑year basis: no termly or annual tuition charge is levied for core provision.

- Years 12–13 (Sixth Form / Woolf College): There are no tuition fees for students enrolled in the Academy's post‑16 study programmes. Students may, however, encounter charges for optional extras, specific examination entries, materials or activities where permitted under the academy's charging policy; financial support is available through the 16–19 Bursary Fund for eligible students.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is not invoiced because statutory education is free. Charges only arise for optional extras (for example, trips, residentials, optional musical tuition, board and lodging on residential visits, and some external examination entries). When a charge applies, the Academy will notify parents/carers of the cost and payment deadline for that specific activity; participation is conditional on parental agreement to pay. Non‑payment may result in removal from the activity if no other funding is available.

- Payments for trips and other optional items are administered centrally by the Academy's finance processes; ParentPay is the named payment route for parents/carers to make payments and for resolving payment queries. Parents/carers are expected to meet the published deadlines for each charge.

Boarding fees

- Leigh Stationers' Academy operates as a day academy and does not provide boarding; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniform, materials, trips, music, equipment, exams, device schemes, etc.)

- Uniform: A set of required uniform items is specified and a small number of branded items are required to be purchased from the Academy's approved suppliers. Required branded items include the Academy blazer (with crest), Academy tie, the Academy kilt (where chosen) and Academy PE top and PE shorts; other items may be bought from high‑street suppliers. Parents/carers should expect to pay for new uniform items through the listed suppliers. Second‑hand uniform is available in limited supply.

- Chromebooks / device scheme: Students are required to bring a Chromebook for daily learning. The Academy may invite contributions toward a Chromebook scheme or other IT provision as a chargeable item where applicable.

- Trips and residential visits: Where an activity is classed as an optional extra (including travel, board and lodging on residential trips and most visits outside academy hours) the full cost per student will be charged. The Academy may require deposits and staged payments for higher‑cost trips; those payment schedules and amounts are provided with each trip communication.

- Music tuition: Charges may be made for individual or small‑group instrumental or vocal lessons when these are optional and not required as part of the national curriculum. Parents/carers who request tuition for their child will be asked to meet the stated charges.

- Examinations and re‑sits: The Academy will not charge for entries for prescribed public examinations when the student has been prepared by the Academy. The Academy may charge for examination entries where the student has not been prepared by the Academy, where the Academy arranges entry for an examination not on the set list, if a student fails to complete coursework without good reason, or for re‑sit entries where the Academy has already paid an initial fee.

- Other potential charges: Costs for materials that parents wish the student to own (for example, technology components, specialist textiles, art materials), replacement items for damage caused wilfully or negligently, and any optional clubs or external activities will be charged as set out in the Academy's charging policy and individual communications.

Refund information

- Remissions and exemptions: Where a parent/carer is in receipt of qualifying benefits, the Academy will remit in full the cost of board and lodging for residential activities that take place during academy time, and may provide discretionary remissions in other hardship cases on application. Parents/carers may apply in confidence for remission of charges.

- Refunds for optional activities: The Academy handles refunds in line with the Charging and Remissions Policy and the arrangements stated for each activity. Where a trip or activity is cancelled, refunds will normally be processed subject to receipts and monies being returned from suppliers/organisers; the Academy may retain small surpluses where refund thresholds apply. Parents/carers should follow the payment/refund instructions issued for each activity.

Fee payment options

- The Academy uses ParentPay as the primary online payment platform for trips and optional charges; queries about payments are handled by the Academy finance team. ParentPay accepts common card payments and supports alternative payment channels for parents where available. The Academy also uses the My Child At School (MCAS) system for communications and account information. For any payment issues parents/carers are directed to the finance contact.

Brief note on available financial support

- For students aged 16–19, the Academy administers the 16–19 Bursary Fund to support students facing financial hardship; discretionary and vulnerable bursaries are available depending on eligibility and individual need.

Brief summary of findings and limitations

- Leigh Stationers' Academy is a state‑funded day academy: there are no published application or tuition charges for statutory school years or for sixth form tuition. Charges are applied only for optional extras and specific circumstances allowed under the Charging and Remissions Policy (trips, music tuition where optional, certain exam entries, materials for ownership, board and lodging on residential visits, etc.). Specific numeric prices (for example, per‑term or per‑year monetary amounts for uniform, trips, Chromebook contributions or exam fees) are not published as fixed, academy‑wide tuition charges; such amounts are set and communicated on an item‑by‑item basis (for example, per trip or per service) or are set by the academy's approved uniform suppliers. The Academy's finance contact handles ParentPay payments and queries.

Academics

Curriculum

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an IB World School authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Key Stage 3 curriculum is broad and balanced and studied in Years 7–9, following the MYP framework; core subjects include English Language, English Literature, Mathematics and Combined Science, with Life Skills (non-examined) and Core Physical Education. Students are allocated a pathway to personalise progression: Pathway 1 – EBacc Pathway (English Language & Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Life Skills, Core PE, French or Spanish, Humanities, and an Open Subject Option); Pathway 2 – Extended Open Option Pathway (English Language & Literature, Maths, Combined Science, Life Skills, Core PE, Humanities or a language, plus two Open Subject Options). EBacc subjects include Computer Science, Geography, History, and Modern Foreign Languages (French or Spanish). The Sixth Form provides extensive support and guidance for university applications, including access to events, courses, guest speakers and career facilities.

Higher Education Progression

The Sixth Form provides extensive support and careful guidance including access to events, courses, guest speakers, career facilities and a well proven system for helping students with their university applications.

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Admissions

1. Apply through the home Local Authority under the Coordinated Planned Admissions scheme. The Local Authority coordinates the application process on Leigh Stationers' Academy's behalf according to the scheme published in the annual admissions booklet. Applicants should follow the Local Authority's published steps and deadlines to secure a Year 7 place. The Academy participates in the Local Authority admissions process to determine intake.

2. Year 7 intake and banding. There are 270 Year 7 places available for September 2026. All applicants are required to sit a fair banding test, including siblings of pupils already attending the academy. Applicants are divided into five bands based on test results, and admission criteria are applied within each band to ensure a comprehensive intake across the full ability range. It is not possible to pass or fail the test, but those not sitting the test at all will be prioritised after those who have sat.

3. Key dates. National Offer Day occurs in early March. National Offer Day is listed as Monday 2 March 2025, with emails sent after that date. A separate entry notes Monday 3 March 2025 as an additional offer date (emails sent after). Applicants should monitor correspondence via the Local Authority during the offer round.

4. Sixth Form admissions. There are up to 200 places available in Woolf Sixth Form for September. The admissions criteria for the Academy, including Sixth Form, are set out in the published Admissions Policy. In July 2026, a Taster Event is planned for prospective Year 12 students. Applications submitted after the February 20, 2026 deadline will still be processed, but students may be placed on a waiting list if courses are oversubscribed.

5. In-Year Admissions. In-year applications should be made directly to Leigh Stationers' Academy. The process for children admitted via the Fair Access Panel is in line with Greenwich Local Authority's published arrangements.

6. Appeals. If a place is not offered, applicants have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel.

Scholarships

16-19 Financial Support for Sixth Form. The 16-19 Bursary Fund includes Vulnerable and Discretionary Bursaries. A bursary can pay up to £1,200 per year for a student on a 30-week study programme to help with travel, books, equipment or specialist clothing. Discretionary bursaries are awarded to help students overcome individual barriers to participation, and the Academy decides which students receive bursaries and how much. Eligibility criteria for discretionary bursaries include household income below £25,000, travel distance over 10 miles, specialist requirements, or having an EHCP. Items that can be claimed include clothing, books and other equipment, transport and lunch on study days, UCAS fees and university visits/trips. An application form for bursaries is available as a Bursary Application Form (PDF).

Waitlist

Applications submitted after the published Year 7 admissions deadline will still be processed; however, if courses are oversubscribed, these applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

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FAQs

What kind of school is Leigh Stationers' Academy and what ages does it serve?

Leigh Stationers' Academy is a co-educational IB World School in South East London, authorised to deliver the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. It serves students aged 11–18, with Key Stage 3–4 in the MYP and a Sixth Form (Woolf College).

What is unique about its college structure?

The school uses a five-college model: Angelou, Caxton, Hansard, Equiano (DSP), and Woolf (Sixth Form). Each college has its own leadership and pastoral team to support pupils and create a sense of belonging.

Does Leigh Stationers' Academy provide boarding?

No. Leigh Stationers' Academy operates as a day academy with no boarding provision.

Are there tuition fees for Years 7–11 or the Sixth Form?

There are no tuition fees for statutory Years 7–11 or for the Sixth Form. Charges apply only to optional extras like trips, certain music tuition, and some examination entries, as outlined in the academy's charging policy.

How do I apply for a Year 7 place?

Year 7 applications are made through your home Local Authority under the coordinated admissions scheme. The academy offers 270 Year 7 places and uses a fair banding test to allocate places across five bands.

Is there financial support available for Sixth Form students?

Yes. The 16–19 Bursary Fund can provide up to £1,200 per year for eligible Sixth Form students, with both Vulnerable and Discretionary bursaries available. Eligibility depends on circumstances like household income or EHCP status, and applications are made using the bursary form.

What about waitlists or late applications?

If courses are oversubscribed, late applicants may be placed on a waiting list. In-year admissions can be made directly to Leigh Stationers' Academy, following local procedures.

What curriculum does the school follow for Key Stage 3?

Key Stage 3 is delivered through the IB Middle Years Programme. In Years 7–9, core subjects include English, Mathematics, and Combined Science, with Life Skills and Core PE, and students follow one of two personalised pathways: EBacc or Extended Open.

How does the Sixth Form support university applications?

The Sixth Form provides extensive support and guidance for university applications, including access to events, courses, guest speakers and dedicated career facilities.

Which languages are offered at Key Stage 3–4?

Spanish and French are taught in Years 7–11, and students study at least one language in Key Stages 3–4. English is the language of instruction.

What are the main facilities on campus?

The campus includes the 2012 Centre (state-of-the-art sport), Equiano Centre (inclusion), William Morris Centre (creative arts and digital media) including the Digital Media Centre opened in 2017, and the Crown Building (two drama studios, main hall, library). Each college also has modern science laboratories and ICT rooms.

Is there a digital media and creative arts focus?

Yes. The William Morris Centre supports creative arts and digital media, and the Digital Media Centre provides hands-on enrichment projects with industry-standard facilities, including collaborations with Ravensbourne University.

What enrichment opportunities are available?

The school runs a broad enrichment program including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze/Silver/Gold), Combined Cadet Force with Royal Marines, leadership and volunteering pathways, and a wide range of clubs and arts activities.

Are there opportunities for leadership and volunteering?

Yes. Leadership is embedded in enrichment through leadership roles and participation in DofE and CCF; there are pathways to gain leadership experience and mentorship.

What arts facilities or clubs exist?

The Music Department has two classrooms, eight practice rooms, an ensemble room and a recording studio. There are clubs for Art, Debate, Music, Orchestra, Book Club, Computing/Code, and more.

How does the academy support students with additional needs?

Equiano College is the designated Special Provision (DSP) supporting around 30 students with EHCPs. There is an Inclusion & Wellbeing Centre with a Wellbeing Manager and dedicated staff to assist pupils.

What wellbeing services are available at the school?

Pastoral care is strong and the college model focuses on social, emotional and mental health; wellbeing is supported through counselling and a dedicated Inclusion & Wellbeing Centre.

How is mental wellbeing addressed in daily life?

Mental wellbeing is supported through a strong pastoral system and a focus on wellbeing within enrichment and community pathways.

How does the house/college system work?

There are five colleges—Angelou, Caxton, Hansard, Equiano (DSP) and Woolf (Sixth Form)—each with its own leadership and pastoral team to support students.

Is there a school uniform and where can it be bought?

Yes, a uniform is required. There are two approved suppliers; items include a blazer with crest, tie, kilt (if chosen) and PE kit, with some pieces available from high-street shops; second-hand uniforms are available in limited supply.

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