Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Swanscombe, DA10 0BZ · Kent · secondary school
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51st of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 576 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.5 · 16 | 30% | 0.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
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 Ebbsfleet overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 788 pupils against a stated capacity of 780. 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 are behind in English and maths? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report describes a school where “everyone is valued” and pupils attend “happily, safely and with pride.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and ambitious,” incorporating the International Baccalaureate philosophy to encourage pupils to “be open minded, to take risks and demonstrate their ability to think, reflect and communicate.”
- Teachers possess “strong knowledge of the subjects they teach” and provide “clear, direct feedback” that helps pupils improve.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “typically well supported to build up their knowledge over time.”
- Behaviour expectations are “exceptionally high,” ensuring lessons proceed “without disruption.”
- Attendance has “improved significantly in recent years” following “relentless” efforts to address absences.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that leaders have an “accurate understanding of what is working well” and have “identified appropriate priorities for further development.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.8 |
| 2024/25 | 42.5 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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