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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,335
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, especially in its GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is above the national average. A notable 76% of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a strong academic focus, although only 35% achieve a grade 5 or higher in English and Maths. While 65% of students progress to university, just 8% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in guiding students towards higher education success.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.9 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 76% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 35% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.5%
Black African15.2%
White Other9.8%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Other1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.43622, 0.23559 · DA1 1QE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135297
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2017.
Is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a good school?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy in GCSEs?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.9. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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