Leigh Academy

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (SGLA), formerly known as The Leigh Academy, is named after its founding sponsor, Sir Geoffrey Leigh. The academy was renamed in September 2024 as part of a rebranding initiative by its governing body, the multi-academy trust known as Leigh Academies Trust. The trust's CEO, Simon Beamish, previously served as principal of The Leigh Academy, succeeding Frank Green.

Before its academisation in 2007, The Leigh Academy was known as Leigh City Technology College and held City Technology College status from 1997 to 2007. Prior to this, it was known as The Downs School.