Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Tonbridge, TN9 2PH · Kent · secondary school
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48th 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 — 5.0/10 against 676 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 34.1 · 23 | 30% | 0.68 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.07 · 55 | 25% | 1.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.9 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
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 Tonbridge overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.1, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Spanish Blooket, Eco Warriors, Science Clinic, Band, Choir, Dance, and Pageturners Book Club. Sports include Football, Netball, HIIT Crossfit, Cheerleading, and Boxing. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 807 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,020. 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 support is offered for the Progress 8 score to ensure continued improvement? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Overview
Hayesbrook Academy is described as a school where pupils are “known, valued and nurtured” within a small community. The report highlights “exceptional” behaviour and attitudes, with students feeling “happy and safe” due to robust management of conduct. Leaders maintain a “passionate and ambitious vision” supported by core values, ensuring high expectations for both education and personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “exceptional” with bullying “not tolerated” and incidents dealt with “robustly”.
- The curriculum is “well planned and carefully sequenced” with an “ambitious” approach across all years.
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and use “probing questions” to develop understanding.
- Assessment is “well considered” with a “clear and systematic approach” to checking understanding.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with “meticulous” record-keeping and staff who are “diligent”.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, “higher prior attainers are not always sufficiently stretched and challenged”.
- The teaching of PSHCE “lacks integration with the wider school curriculum”, missing opportunities for consolidation.
- A small number of middle leaders are still developing their “knowledge and expertise” regarding curriculum progression.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the designated lead having an “exceptional understanding” of responsibilities and staff feeling confident that concerns will be “rigorously followed up”.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 43.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.9 |
| 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
—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
- 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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