Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet, Kent, DA10 1AD
Inspected 9 November 2021
About Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is an academy sponsor led in Ebbsfleet, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 449 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Kent →
- School Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Age Range
- Ages 2–11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 449 / 450 (100%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 9 November 2021
Pupil profile
2023/24Who 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.
Results & performance
2023/24Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
SATs results (Key Stage 2)
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.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing 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.
School finances
2024-25How 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
- Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet, Kent, DA10 1AD
- Phone
- 01322242011
- Head Teacher
- Julie Forsythe
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
- Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is an academy sponsor led in Ebbsfleet, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
- How many pupils does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard have?
- Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has 449 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's Ofsted rating?
- Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).
- How does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
- 83% of pupils at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
- Is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
- Where is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
- Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is located at Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet, Kent, DA10 1AD.
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