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The Leigh Academy

Details

Age Range11-19 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityKent
AddressGreen Street Green Road, DA1 1QE
School Websitewww.leighacademy.org.uk/
Telephone1322620400
URN135297

School Census

Total 1359
Girls/Boys 591/768
Girls/Boys Ratio 43.5%/56.5%
% pupils where English not first language 17.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 301
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
15/11/2017 Good
09/05/2013 Good
Inspection Date 15/11/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 09/05/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
25 April 2023School inspectionView
15 November 2017Full inspection: GoodView
09 May 2013Full inspection: GoodView
08 February 2012Curriculum and development visitView
14 October 2009Full inspection: OutstandingView
09 December 2008Monitoring visitView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53.60%
Entering EBacc 49.30%
EBacc average point score 3.97
Progress 8 0.12
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 58%
Entering EBacc 12%
EBacc average point score 3.62
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.81
Progress 8 -0.02

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications750
As first preference146
As second preference248
As third preference205
Total Offers Made262
first preference offers146
second preference offers42
third preference offers19
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications787
As first preference181
As second preference252
As third preference201
Total Offers Made259
first preference offers178
second preference offers52
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications684
As first preference178
As second preference195
As third preference195
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers178
second preference offers35
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications735
As first preference147
As second preference160
As third preference132
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers147
second preference offers31
third preference offers23
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications770
As first preference212
As second preference214
As third preference188
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers201
second preference offers28
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications758
As first preference250
As second preference215
As third preference175
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers200
second preference offers20
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications780
As first preference209
As second preference238
As third preference186
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers209
second preference offers28
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications807
As first preference242
As second preference238
As third preference197
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers201
second preference offers18
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications835
As first preference243
As second preference217
As third preference196
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers194
second preference offers30
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.69%
Total Applications951
As first preference303
As second preference263
As third preference211
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers179
second preference offers34
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications935
As first preference291
As second preference256
As third preference233
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers185
second preference offers30
third preference offers14

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
38%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
48%
agree
41%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
31%
agree
55%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
13%
agree
8%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
12%
not applicable
59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
43%
agree
38%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
40%
agree
17%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
1%
not applicable
23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
32%
no
68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
36%
agree
26%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
15%
dont know 3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
48%
agree
39%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
40%
agree
43%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
45%
agree
41%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
44%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
35%
agree
50%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
35%
agree
38%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
80%
no
20%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
54.8%
african ethnic origin
12.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
10.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.5%
indian ethnic origin
3%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.8%
chinese ethnic origin
0.8%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
55.5%
african ethnic origin
11.8%
any other white background ethnic origin
10.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
3.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin
3.2%
indian ethnic origin
2.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
1.8%
caribbean ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin
1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin
0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
0.7%
chinese ethnic origin
0.7%

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