Ebbsfleet Academy
URN: 137581 • Swanscombe DA10 0BZ
Overview
- Name
- Ebbsfleet Academy
- URN
- 137581
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gurjit Kaur Shergill (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01322242252
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southfleet Road, Swanscombe DA10 0BZ
Summary
Ebbsfleet Academy, located in Swanscombe, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 826 students, exceeding its capacity of 780. The school is committed to providing an outstanding education, with a strong emphasis on high expectations and inclusivity. Following a recent ungraded Ofsted inspection, the academy is on track to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating in its next evaluation.
The academy's ethos revolves around three core values: 'Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.' This framework guides the school's approach to teaching and learning, ensuring that students develop both academically and socially in a supportive environment. The curriculum is designed to cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
As a member of the Leigh Academies Trust, Ebbsfleet Academy benefits from collaboration with other successful schools, enhancing the professional development of its staff. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and providing a range of opportunities for students to excel in various areas, preparing them for future academic and career pursuits.
The academy's ethos revolves around three core values: 'Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.' This framework guides the school's approach to teaching and learning, ensuring that students develop both academically and socially in a supportive environment. The curriculum is designed to cater to diverse learning styles, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
As a member of the Leigh Academies Trust, Ebbsfleet Academy benefits from collaboration with other successful schools, enhancing the professional development of its staff. The school fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and providing a range of opportunities for students to excel in various areas, preparing them for future academic and career pursuits.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- send (sen)
- view all upcoming events (calendar)
- Open Events for September 2026 Admissions (calendar)
- Open events off to a great start (calendar)
- term dates (other)
- Admissions page (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Swan Valley Community School (45.2)
- Swanscombe School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 780
- Pupils
- 826
- Boys
- 432
- Girls
- 394
- FSM %
- 35.20
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 826 | 432 | 394 | 780 | 35.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 826 | 451 | 375 | 780 | 34.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 684 | 375 | 309 | 750 | 32.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 684 | 375 | 309 | 750 | 32.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 672 | 387 | 285 | 750 | 25.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 693 | 398 | 295 | 750 | 19.50 |
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