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Leigh Academy Tonbridge

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Crow

corporate_fareLEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onTonbridge, TN9 2PH

language Visit Website phone 1732500600

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

477

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Attainment 8

43.1

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GCSE Rank

#45 in Kent

#2,072 of 3,216 nationally

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Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a Academy converter secondary school in Tonbridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 715 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1, placing the school #45 in Kent and #2,072 of 3,216 nationally. 30.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 16.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B. A-level value added: -0.32 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 23.1:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.1

Grade 5+ E&M

30.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc82.20%

EBacc APS4.12

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82.90%

EBacc APS4.38

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.91

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS2.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.09

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

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

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–B16.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.81

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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17 January 2017

Inspection Report

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13 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-05-01

None EIF

Outstanding

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

6.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 715 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.0%, 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)	715	43	6.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	717	56	7.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	588	69	11.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	585	76	13.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	575	68	11.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	488	58	11.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	477	60	12.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	478	29	6.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	466	26	5.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	464	18	3.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	470	12	2.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	442	17	3.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	444	5	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	443	19	4.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	440	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	440	14	3.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	440	25	5.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	480	19	4.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	489	13	2.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	494	34	6.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	577	19	3.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	575	18	3.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	581	42	7.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	669	45	6.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	673	53	7.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	666	38	5.7%	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 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

31.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree49%

agree48%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree56%

agree21%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree43%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree47%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree60%

agree35%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree41%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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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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