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Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Gurjit Kaur Shergill

corporate_fareLEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSwanscombe, DA10 0BZ

language Visit Website phone 1322242252

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

766

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Attainment 8

42.5

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GCSE Rank

#48 in Kent

#2,173 of 3,216 nationally

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Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Swanscombe, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is an academy sponsor led in Swanscombe, 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 826 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing the school #48 in Kent and #2,173 of 3,216 nationally. 31.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 23.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.14 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 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

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

31.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.0%

Entering EBacc50.70%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42.80%

EBacc APS3.97

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.45

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.76

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.24

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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

86%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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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

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A4.8%

Achieving A*–B23.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate89.2%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate86.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate86.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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01 October 2019

Inspection Report

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27 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-10-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-09-27

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-09-30

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

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

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(18 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 826 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, 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)	826	31	3.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	831	24	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	822	90	10.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	826	104	12.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	815	111	13.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	782	73	9.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	766	75	9.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	758	89	11.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	699	55	7.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	684	63	9.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	678	33	4.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	688	18	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	672	11	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	663	33	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	693	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	693	57	8.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	676	40	5.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	647	49	7.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	625	19	3.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	615	17	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	574	10	1.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	567	52	9.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	555	43	7.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	558	20	3.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	575	42	7.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	575	70	12.2%	3.1%	1

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 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%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 agree50%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree40%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree37%

agree21%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

not applicable18%

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 agree53%

agree17%

disagree7%

strongly disagree17%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree3%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree51%

agree41%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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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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