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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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