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Leigh Academy Rainham

Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–19 · 964 pupils · Rainham, Gillingham

The council’s dates, for reference

Leigh Academy Rainham sets its own term dates. These are Medway’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2027 / 28

Checked 1 September 2026
Term
Autumn term
Monday, 6 September 2027 to Friday, 17 December 2027
103 days
Half term
October half term
Saturday, 23 October 2027 to Sunday, 31 October 2027
9 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 18 December 2027 to Monday, 3 January 2028
17 days
Term
Spring term
Tuesday, 4 January 2028 to Friday, 31 March 2028
88 days
Half term
February half term
Saturday, 12 February 2028 to Sunday, 20 February 2028
9 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Saturday, 1 April 2028 to Monday, 17 April 2028
17 days
Term
Summer term
Tuesday, 18 April 2028 to Wednesday, 26 July 2028
100 days
Half term
May half term
Saturday, 27 May 2028 to Sunday, 4 June 2028
9 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 27 July 2028 to Thursday, 31 August 2028
36 days

Next up: October half term, 23 October 2027.

Published through to 2028/29.

Read from medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/355/school_term. This school may differ — check with them before booking.

Last checked 1 September 2026

About Leigh Academy Rainham

Leigh Academy Rainham is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 19 in Rainham, Gillingham, with 964 pupils.

TypeFree schools
PhaseSecondary
CouncilMedway
Pupils964 of 1,150 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 September 2021
URN148577

From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.

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Where it is

Otterham Quay Lane
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 8GS

01634412440

Ofsted

Good

Overall effectiveness at the inspection of 27 February 2024, under the framework Ofsted used before September 2025. Not reinspected since.

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