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Leigh Academy Wilmington
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.1 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,381
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 79% of schools, this secondary institution offers a strong academic environment. Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, particularly impressive with an 83% EBacc entry rate, although the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths could be improved at 45%. Approximately 38% of students progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 45.4 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 83% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% 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%. | 38% | Below 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 58 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
Black African8.2%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.42807, 0.19259 · DA2 7DR
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136205
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Wilmington rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Wilmington was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is Leigh Academy Wilmington a good school?
Leigh Academy Wilmington scores 79.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Wilmington in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Wilmington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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