Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is an academy sponsor led in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 779 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 (2025/26). 36.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% 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

779 / 1,226 (64%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 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 1 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

White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU

Phone

01732353544

Head Teacher

Palak Shah

Website

https://leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is an academy sponsor led in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Hugh Christie have?

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has 779 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).

How does Leigh Academy Hugh Christie perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is located at White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU.