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Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.6 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
779
Capacity
1,226
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5, the school performs in the top 77% nationally, although only 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The recent Ofsted report indicates a "Requires Improvement" rating, suggesting there are areas needing development. However, the school does offer a solid EBacc entry rate of 50%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.3%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.21417, 0.28147 · TN10 4PU
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN150743
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie a good school?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie scores 16.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Hugh Christie in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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