Leigh Academy Longfield

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

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

Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH

Phone

01474700700

Principal

Felix Donkor

Website

http://www.longfieldacademy.org

Academy Trust

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.