Longfield Academy

URN: 135630 • Longfield DA3 7PH

Overview

Name
Longfield Academy
URN
135630
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Felix Donkor (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01474700700
Website
Visit
Address
Main Road, Longfield DA3 7PH

Summary

Longfield Academy, located in Longfield, Kent, is a mixed secondary school with an enrolment of 980 students and a capacity of 1,150. The academy operates under a sponsor-led model and is recognised by Ofsted as a Good school, with an Outstanding Sixth Form. The school aims to foster a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve beyond expectations, supported by a dedicated staff and strong community links.

The curriculum at Longfield Academy is broad and balanced, incorporating the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students in Years 7 to 9. This approach focuses on developing critical skills such as communication, inquiry, and reflection, preparing students for GCSEs and further education. The academy also offers extra places in Years 7 and 12 for the 2025-26 academic year, reflecting its commitment to accommodating local families.

Longfield Academy promotes a culture of respect, aspiration, and care, ensuring that all students are nurtured as individuals. The school’s pastoral system is structured around mixed ability form groups, providing tailored support to help students thrive academically and socially within a united community.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1150
Pupils
980
Boys
523
Girls
457
FSM %
27.20
Open date
2008-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 980 523 457 1150 27.20
2024-09-11 998 511 487 1150 25.20
2023-09-11 1026 522 504 1150 24.90
2022-09-11 1026 522 504 1150 24.90
2021-09-11 1013 510 503 1150 22.60
2020-09-11 1030 520 510 1150 18.80

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