Leigh Academy Dartford

About Leigh Academy Dartford

Leigh Academy Dartford is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 670 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

670 / 654 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 June 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ

Phone

01322224453

Principal

Rebecca Roberts

Website

www.dartfordprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Dartford?

Leigh Academy Dartford is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Dartford have?

Leigh Academy Dartford has 670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Leigh Academy Dartford perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

94% of pupils at Leigh Academy Dartford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leigh Academy Dartford part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Academy Dartford is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leigh Academy Dartford?

Leigh Academy Dartford is located at York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ.