Leigh Academy Dartford
Dartford, DA1 1SQ · Kent · primary school
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2nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 3,670 of them, against 9.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 94.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 26.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh Academy Dartford overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 26.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 670 pupils against a stated capacity of 654. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Dartford
Overview
Leigh Academy Dartford is described as a school where pupils embody the motto of being ‘Determined, Persistent Achievers Learning to Change the World’. The report highlights that pupils achieve exceptionally well due to expert support from staff who know them extremely well and hold high expectations. The school provides an outstanding quality of education, with exemplary behaviour and a curriculum that is ‘exceptionally ambitious’ and meticulously sequenced.
Strengths
- The curriculum ‘meticulously identifies the skills and knowledge that pupils need to know’, with learning building in a ‘logical sequence’ to help pupils connect new ideas with prior knowledge.
- Staff cultivate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and important character traits, ensuring pupils feel safe through ‘clear and consistent routines’.
- The school’s approach to ‘Invisible Inclusion’ ensures pupils with special educational needs or disabilities receive precise support, enabling all pupils to ‘achieve exceptionally well’.
- There is a ‘sharp focus on practising reading’, with expert phonics teaching helping pupils become ‘fluent and confident at reading’.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils showing a ‘deep understanding of fundamental British values’ and engaging in initiatives to ‘make the world a better place’.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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