How many pupils does Leigh Academy Milestone have?

Leigh Academy Milestone has 371 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Leigh Academy Milestone perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.2 in 2025/26.

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

0% of pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leigh Academy Milestone part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh Academy Milestone?

Leigh Academy Milestone is located at Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ.

Leigh Academy Milestone

Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

0.2

Attainment 8

2–19

Ages

371

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Leigh Academy Milestone

Leigh Academy Milestone is an academy special converter in Longfield, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 371 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.2 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 371 / 255 (145%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

37.7%

Free school meals

14.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.4%

Overall absence

30.6%

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.

40.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.2 vs 2023/24

9.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

104.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -9.4 vs 2023/24

£56,723

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,356 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

7.6

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.

£26,408

Spend per pupil

£30,597

Income per pupil

39%

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: Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ
Phone: 01474709420
Principal: Sarah Goosani
Website: www.leighacademymilestone.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Milestone?: Leigh Academy Milestone is an academy special converter in Longfield, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Milestone have?: Leigh Academy Milestone has 371 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Leigh Academy Milestone perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.2 in 2025/26.
How does Leigh Academy Milestone perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leigh Academy Milestone part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leigh Academy Milestone is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Milestone?: Leigh Academy Milestone is located at Ash Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ.

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