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Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
826
Capacity
780
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 68% of schools nationwide. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, although the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is currently at 0%. The school shows a commitment to academic achievement, but there is room for improvement in both English and Maths, as only 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 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%. | 17% | Bottom 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%. | 54% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (108 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
89%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child is happy
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
73%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.8%
Black African21.9%
White Other13.6%
Mixed Other5.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.44150, 0.31272 · DA10 0BZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137581
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2019.
Is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet a good school?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?
Based on 108 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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