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Leigh Academy Longfield
Main Road, Longfield, Kent, DA3 7PH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.2 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
980
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student development. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.2 and 55% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths indicate room for improvement, the high EBacc entry rate of 88% suggests a strong focus on academic subjects. Parent satisfaction appears positive, but only 53% of students progress to university, with just 9% attending top-third institutions, highlighting potential areas for growth in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.2 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 11% 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%. | 88% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 64 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Black African4.0%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.39647, 0.30676 · DA3 7PH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN135630
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.longfieldacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Longfield rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Longfield was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Leigh Academy Longfield a good school?
Leigh Academy Longfield scores 27.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Leigh Academy Longfield in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Longfield achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.2. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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