How many pupils does Leigh UTC Dartford have?

Leigh UTC Dartford has 689 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh UTC Dartford's Ofsted rating?

Leigh UTC Dartford was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022).

How does Leigh UTC Dartford perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh UTC Dartford achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh UTC Dartford part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh UTC Dartford?

Leigh UTC Dartford is located at Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF.

Leigh UTC Dartford

Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF

Good

Inspected 25 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

41.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

689

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

University technical college

Type

About Leigh UTC Dartford

Leigh UTC Dartford is an university technical college in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 689 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 (2025/26). 28.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 689 / 960 (72%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

28.8%

Free school meals

18.7%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

28.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.3

Attainment 8

121 pupils

35.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D-

A-level average grade

10 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

45%

To higher education

To top-third universities

19%

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.3%

Overall absence

22.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

46.31

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

6.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£54,683

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,433 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.1% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,946

Spend per pupil

£9,058

Income per pupil

67%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF
Phone: 01322626600
Principal: Kevin Watson
Website: https://leighutcdartford.org.uk/

Academy Trust

LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh UTC Dartford?: Leigh UTC Dartford is an university technical college in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Leigh UTC Dartford have?: Leigh UTC Dartford has 689 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh UTC Dartford's Ofsted rating?: Leigh UTC Dartford was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022).
How does Leigh UTC Dartford perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Leigh UTC Dartford achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 in 2025/26.
Is Leigh UTC Dartford part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leigh UTC Dartford is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh UTC Dartford?: Leigh UTC Dartford is located at Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF.

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