Leigh Academy Tonbridge
URN: 136349 • Tonbridge TN9 2PH
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Crow (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01732500600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brook Street, Tonbridge TN9 2PH
Summary
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a mixed secondary academy located in Tonbridge, Kent, with a current enrolment of 715 students and a capacity of 1,020. The school is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment, ensuring that every student is known and supported. The ethos of the academy revolves around integrity, courage, and imagination, aiming to develop reflective and resilient learners who are prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Tonbridge includes a range of academic and vocational subjects, with opportunities for students to pursue BTECs, the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), and T Levels, particularly in Accounting. The school also offers support for students wishing to resit their Maths or English GCSEs. Organized into two colleges, Delphi and Lyceum, students benefit from dedicated support staff to facilitate their personal and academic growth.
As an IB World School, Leigh Academy Tonbridge emphasizes high-quality, international education, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students. The school actively engages with the community and hosts various open events to encourage parental involvement and inform prospective students about their educational offerings.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Tonbridge includes a range of academic and vocational subjects, with opportunities for students to pursue BTECs, the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), and T Levels, particularly in Accounting. The school also offers support for students wishing to resit their Maths or English GCSEs. Organized into two colleges, Delphi and Lyceum, students benefit from dedicated support staff to facilitate their personal and academic growth.
As an IB World School, Leigh Academy Tonbridge emphasizes high-quality, international education, fostering critical thinking and collaboration among students. The school actively engages with the community and hosts various open events to encourage parental involvement and inform prospective students about their educational offerings.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- send (sen)
- YEAR 6 open events (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- view all upcoming events (calendar)
- click here to view the full event details (calendar)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1020
- Pupils
- 715
- Boys
- 628
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 33.00
- Open date
- 2010-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 715 | 628 | 87 | 1020 | 33.00 |
2024-09-11 | 585 | 545 | 40 | 1020 | 28.10 |
2023-09-11 | 464 | 461 | 3 | 1020 | 20.00 |
2022-09-11 | 464 | 461 | 3 | 1020 | 20.00 |
2021-09-11 | 444 | 436 | 8 | 1020 | 16.60 |
2020-09-11 | 440 | 437 | 3 | 1020 | 13.50 |
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