Leigh Academy Dartford, Dartford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping every child thrive, including those learning English as an additional language or with additional needs. Pupils receive expert teaching across all subjects with a strong focus on reading, and they develop into confident learners who work hard to meet high expectations. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded young people who understand the importance of kindness, respect, and making the world a better place.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge logically and helps pupils make connections across subjects
- Expert support for pupils with English as an additional language and SEND through the 'Invisible Inclusion' approach
- Outstanding focus on reading - pupils receive daily practice with expert phonics teaching and additional interventions when needed
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with calm, orderly classrooms where pupils show kindness and respect
- Excellent personal development programme helping pupils understand British values and make a positive difference in the world
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Multicultural picnics, money management through micro-loan initiatives, fundraising for girls' education in India, multiple clubs and trips
Leigh Academy Dartford is an outstanding primary school where pupils achieve exceptionally well and embody the school's motto of being 'Determined, Persistent Achievers Learning to Change the World'. The school has improved from its previous Good rating to Outstanding across all key areas.
At a Glance
19.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
92 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 100%. Maths has remained stable at around 96%. Writing has remained stable at around 96%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
24
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
670 pupils
654 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Dartford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dartford
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.84876%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
550
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Leigh Academy Dartford
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Stone Lodge School
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford Science & Technology College
Leigh UTC Dartford
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Leigh Academy Wilmington
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