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Leigh Academy Strood
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.0 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,305
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.9, placing it in the top 76% of schools nationally. While 56% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 23% reach a grade 5 or above. Additionally, 67% of students progress to university, but only a small percentage make it to top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for growth in academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2013Older 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. | 40.9 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 67% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.6%
Black African7.1%
White Other6.1%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.39642, 0.46583 · ME2 2SX
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN135964
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stroodacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Strood rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Strood was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2013.
Is Leigh Academy Strood a good school?
Leigh Academy Strood scores 29.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% 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 Strood in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Strood achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.9. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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