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Leigh Academy Milestone
Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8JZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
371
Capacity
255
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
145%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 91% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance indicators show challenges, as there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. While the school has a supportive environment, prospective parents may want to consider its academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2011Exempt from re-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. | 0.2 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
Good range of extra-curricular
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.4%
Black African8.6%
Mixed Other5.1%
White Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Other1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.37263, 0.30549 · DA3 8JZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137883
School typeAcademy special converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Milestone rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Milestone was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2011.
Is Leigh Academy Milestone a good school?
Leigh Academy Milestone scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Milestone?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh Academy Milestone receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Leigh Academy Milestone in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Milestone achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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