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Leigh UTC Dartford
Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.9 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
689
Capacity
960
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.4, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly being in the top 58% nationally for GCSE results. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is notably low at just 3%. Overall, it offers a decent educational environment with room for improvement in university progression.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality 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. | 44.4 | Bottom 42% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 45% | 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.9%
Black African15.4%
White Other9.4%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Other2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.45990, 0.22373 · DA1 5TF
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN140987
School typeUniversity technical college
Websiteleighutcdartford.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh UTC Dartford rated by Ofsted?
Leigh UTC Dartford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is Leigh UTC Dartford a good school?
Leigh UTC Dartford scores 39.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 UTC Dartford in GCSEs?
Leigh UTC Dartford achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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