Leigh Academy High Halstow
URN: 137990 • Rochester ME3 8TF
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Academy High Halstow
- URN
- 137990
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Stangroom (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01634251098
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harrison Drive, Rochester ME3 8TF
Summary
Leigh Academy High Halstow is a mixed primary academy located in the village of High Halstow on the Hoo Peninsula, serving 212 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Under the leadership of Principal Mrs. Gemma Stangroom, the academy prioritises high aspirations and achievement across various disciplines, including academics, sports, and the arts.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy High Halstow is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on concept-driven learning that caters to the interests and needs of all students. The school promotes the development of independent and resourceful thinkers, aiming to cultivate knowledgeable, resilient, and courteous pupils who are prepared to engage with global ideas.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong relationships between staff, parents, and the wider community. This collaborative approach supports the school’s mission to nurture lifelong learners who are confident and ambitious about their futures. The school has received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy High Halstow is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on concept-driven learning that caters to the interests and needs of all students. The school promotes the development of independent and resourceful thinkers, aiming to cultivate knowledgeable, resilient, and courteous pupils who are prepared to engage with global ideas.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong relationships between staff, parents, and the wider community. This collaborative approach supports the school’s mission to nurture lifelong learners who are confident and ambitious about their futures. The school has received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high-quality education and student well-being.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cliffe Woods Primary School (74.0)
- Bligh Infant School (73.5)
- The Pilgrim School (70.2)
- Hilltop Primary School (67.1)
- St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (67.1)
Key details
- LA
- Medway
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 104
- FSM %
- 11.30
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 108 | 104 | 210 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 111 | 105 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | 112 | 98 | 210 | 10.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | 112 | 98 | 210 | 10.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 114 | 96 | 210 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 111 | 93 | 210 | 4.90 |
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