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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.4 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,847
Capacity
1,900
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it better than 81% of schools, this all-through academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSEs, where the Attainment 8 score is 43.2. While 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, 46% of pupils progress to university, though just 2% attend top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 4 July 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 78% | Top 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%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | No UK data |
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%. | 46% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.3%
Black African4.8%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.42174, 0.55018 · ME3 9HH
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN137119
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 July 2018.
Is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo a good school?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo scores 81.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Hundred of Hoo in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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