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Leigh Academy Longfield

Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good
Ofsted
41.8
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
980
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Leigh Academy Longfield

Leigh Academy Longfield is an academy sponsor led in Longfield, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 980 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 (2025/26). 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
980 / 1,150 (85%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26.3%
Free school meals
2.5%
EAL
7.2%
SEN support
10.8%
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)

41.8
Attainment 8
168 pupils
32.1%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
60.7%
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)

C
A-level average grade
13 students
15.4%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
53%
To higher education
9%
To top-third universities
5%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%
Sustained destination
79%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%
Overall absence
25.5%
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.

54.36
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24
19.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
16.43
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24
£55,550
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,862 vs 2023/24
2
Teacher vacancies
3.5% rate
↓ -2 vs 2023/24
9.76
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.

£7,126
Spend per pupil
£8,719
Income per pupil
63%
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
Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH
Phone
01474700700
Principal
Felix Donkor

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Longfield?
Leigh Academy Longfield is an academy sponsor led in Longfield, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Longfield have?
Leigh Academy Longfield has 980 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Academy Longfield's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Longfield was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Leigh Academy Longfield perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Leigh Academy Longfield achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 in 2025/26.
Is Leigh Academy Longfield part of an academy trust?
Yes — Leigh Academy Longfield is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Longfield?
Leigh Academy Longfield is located at Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH.

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