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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Brook Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2PH, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.4 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
715
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an EBacc entry rate of 82% and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 65% nationally. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 and above is lower at 30%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, and the school is better than 48% of others in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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 25% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 82% | Top 22% 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%. | 38% | Top 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
White Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.18830, 0.26043 · TN9 2PH
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136349
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteleighacademytonbridge.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Tonbridge rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Leigh Academy Tonbridge a good school?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge scores 48.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 Tonbridge in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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