Leigh Academy Hartley

URN: 139615 • Longfield DA3 8BT

Overview

Name
Leigh Academy Hartley
URN
139615
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
70.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stuart Mitchell (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01474702742
Website
Visit
Address
Round Ash Way, Longfield DA3 8BT

Summary

Leigh Academy Hartley is a mixed primary academy located in Longfield, Kent, with a current enrolment of 450 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, the school is committed to providing an outstanding education in a supportive and nurturing environment. The academy operates on a two-form entry system and is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging among its students.

The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Happy, Positive Achievers – Creating a better world together." Leigh Academy Hartley focuses on an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages lifelong learning and aims to develop internationally-minded global citizens. The school prioritises the well-being and emotional management of its students, ensuring that all members of the community feel safe, valued, and respected.

Leigh Academy Hartley also offers Roundash Nursery, providing daily sessions and wrap-around care for children from three years old. The school actively engages with the local community and promotes positive links with wider global communities, enriching the educational experience for its students.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
450
Boys
222
Girls
228
FSM %
8.60
Open date
2013-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 450 222 228 420 8.60
2024-09-11 449 225 224 420 8.00
2023-09-11 446 231 215 420 8.80
2022-09-11 446 231 215 420 8.80
2021-09-11 458 231 227 420 7.20
2020-09-11 477 237 240 420 5.50

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