Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Brook Street, TN9 2PH |
| School Website | leighacademytonbridge.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1732500600 |
| URN | 136349 |
School Census
| Total | 477 |
| Girls/Boys | 1/476 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.2%/99.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 114 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2022 | Good |
| 13/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 82.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.38 |
| Progress 8 | 0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 3% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | 0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 | 0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 746 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 205 |
| As third preference | 174 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 139 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 51 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As first preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 129 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 261 |
| As first preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 116 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 65 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 306 |
| As first preference | 89 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 355 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Sussex Road Community Primary School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sussex Road, , TN9 2TP
The Judd School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys
Address: Brook Street, , TN9 2PN
Nexus Foundation Special School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Upper Haysden Lane, , TN11 8AA