Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield, DA3 7PH · Kent · secondary school
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57th 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 the 839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 32.1 · 18 | 30% | 0.55 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.38 · 22 | 25% | 0.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.27 |
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 Longfield overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. In 2024/25, 26.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 992 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Longfield
Overview
This inclusive school maintains high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, with values of respect, aspiration, and care embedded in daily life. The report highlights that sixth-form provision is ‘Outstanding’, while all other key areas are rated ‘Good’. Pupils are well-supported, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are fully integrated into school life.
Strengths
- Sixth-form students receive an ‘exceptionally strong education’ and are ‘very well prepared for their next steps’.
- The curriculum is ‘well-sequenced’ and constantly refined to be both challenging and accessible for all pupils.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and effectively spot and address pupils’ misconceptions.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, with pupils demonstrating politeness and courtesy.
- A ‘broad and rich personal development programme’ provides strong pastoral support and meaningful enrichment opportunities.
Areas to improve
- In a couple of subjects, pupils have ‘stubborn gaps in their learning’ that have not yet been successfully addressed, meaning they are ‘not currently achieving as well as they could’.
- The school must ensure staff are supported to use the best teaching methods to address these knowledge gaps so that all pupils can achieve well.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that vigilant, well-trained staff ensure pupils are safe and that their well-being is a high priority.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 40.2 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| 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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