Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

About Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is an academy sponsor led in Swanscombe, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 826 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 October 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (2025/26). 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.6% 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

826 / 780 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 October 2019

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

Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

Phone

01322242252

Principal

Gurjit Kaur Shergill

Website

http://www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is an academy sponsor led in Swanscombe, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet have?

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has 826 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 October 2019).

How does Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is located at Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ.