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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Julia Collins

corporate_fareLEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onDartford, DA1 1QE

language Visit Website phone 1322620400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,359

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Attainment 8

42.9

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GCSE Rank

#47 in Kent

#2,103 of 3,216 nationally

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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Dartford, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartford, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,335 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9, placing the school #47 in Kent and #2,103 of 3,216 nationally. 35.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 6 A-level subjects. 38.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.59 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.2:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

35.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.8%

Entering EBacc76.40%

EBacc APS3.89

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.30%

EBacc APS3.97

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.38

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.3

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.59

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A6.8%

Achieving A*–B38.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate76.2%

A-level subjects offered6

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate85.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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15 November 2017

Inspection Report

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09 May 2013

Inspection Report

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08 February 2012

Inspection Report

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14 October 2009

Inspection Report

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09 December 2008

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-09

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(44 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,335 pupils. During this period, there were 55 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,335	55	4.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,355	75	5.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,327	77	5.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,332	100	7.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,347	73	5.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,345	64	4.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,359	45	3.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,363	54	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,375	38	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,379	43	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,391	31	2.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,377	28	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,387	6	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,391	16	1.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,413	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,413	14	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,418	47	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,423	38	2.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,429	37	2.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,442	30	2.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,397	40	2.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,402	40	2.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,423	19	1.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,418	21	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,442	26	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,454	33	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 69 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 41 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree55%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree17%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree26%

disagree21%

strongly disagree15%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree44%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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