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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

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

personMr Carl Guerin-Hassett

corporate_fareLEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onRochester, ME3 9HH

language Visit Website phone 1634251443

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,702

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Attainment 8

43.2

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Medway

#2,055 of 3,216 nationally

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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Rochester, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is an academy sponsor led in Rochester, Medway, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,847 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2, placing the school #9 in Medway and #2,055 of 3,216 nationally. 39.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 16% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #10 of 18 primaries in Medway and #2,295 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 26.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.67 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 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

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

39.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.3%

Entering EBacc78.00%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48.60%

EBacc APS3.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.59

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS3.59

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.67

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.1%

Achieving A*–A4.2%

Achieving A*–B26.3%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate87.5%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.44

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

75%

LA 59%

Reading84% LA 71%

Writing81% LA 71%

Maths78% LA 69%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

73%

LA 61%England 61%

Reading77% LA 72% · Eng 74%

Writing80% LA 72% · Eng 72%

Maths77% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 56%England 60%

Reading77% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing80% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths77% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA -1.3

-3.0 to 1.5

0.7

Write

LA -0.6

-1.5 to 2.8

-0.9

Maths

LA -1.5

-3.0 to 1.2

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%England 65%

Reading-% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 76% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.5

Write

LA -0.1

Maths

LA -0.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 63%

Reading-% LA 72%

Writing-% LA 79%

Maths-% LA 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.8

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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04 July 2018

Inspection Report

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02 July 2013

Inspection Report

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12 December 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-07-04

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-12-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(35 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 1,847 pupils. During this period, there were 49 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, 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)	1,847	49	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,864	69	3.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,801	60	3.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,785	59	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,770	52	2.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,677	47	2.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,702	63	3.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,709	41	2.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,665	39	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,676	46	2.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,667	60	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,580	52	3.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,583	11	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,594	28	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,481	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,481	41	2.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,487	42	2.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,462	4	0.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,468	50	3.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,467	119	8.1%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,372	110	8.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,391	97	7.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,401	92	6.6%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,336	91	6.8%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,338	106	7.9%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,353	128	9.5%	3.1%	2

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 106 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 98 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 84 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 68 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree41%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree37%

agree23%

disagree11%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable14%

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

yes37%

no63%

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

strongly agree43%

agree27%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree39%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree11%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree46%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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.

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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