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
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.
      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.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- send (sen)
- CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE (calendar)
- Kent Secondary Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- admissions (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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