Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

About Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,335 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 (2025/26). 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,335 / 1,500 (89%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE

Phone

01322620400

Academy Principal

Rebecca Roberts

Website

http://www.sirgeoffreyleighacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy have?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has 1,335 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 in 2025/26.

Is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is located at Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE.