Leigh Academy Tonbridge

About Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 715 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 (2025/26). 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

715 / 1,020 (70%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2022

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

Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH

Phone

01732500600

Principal

Michael Crow

Website

http://leighacademytonbridge.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Tonbridge?

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Tonbridge have?

Leigh Academy Tonbridge has 715 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Tonbridge's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Tonbridge was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Leigh Academy Tonbridge perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Tonbridge achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.9 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Tonbridge part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh Academy Tonbridge?

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is located at Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH.