Leigh Academy Dartford
URN: 141534 • Dartford DA1 1SQ
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Roberts (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01322224453
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- York Road, Dartford DA1 1SQ
Summary
Leigh Academy Dartford is a mixed primary academy located in Dartford, Kent, with a current enrolment of 670 pupils and a capacity of 654. The school operates across two sites: the Infants and Nursery at St Albans Road and the Juniors at York Road. Recognised for its outstanding performance in all areas during the latest Ofsted inspection, the academy aims to create a welcoming and safe environment where every child feels valued.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Dartford is designed to foster independent and resilient learners, equipping them with essential skills for their future. The school embraces the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, encouraging students to be open-minded, knowledgeable, and principled. Through meaningful experiences, children are prepared to become responsible global citizens with a desire to improve the world around them.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Leigh Academy Dartford offers a well-established nursery provision and various after-school clubs. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child's development, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Dartford is designed to foster independent and resilient learners, equipping them with essential skills for their future. The school embraces the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, encouraging students to be open-minded, knowledgeable, and principled. Through meaningful experiences, children are prepared to become responsible global citizens with a desire to improve the world around them.
In addition to a strong academic focus, Leigh Academy Dartford offers a well-established nursery provision and various after-school clubs. The dedicated staff are committed to supporting each child's development, ensuring they have opportunities to thrive both academically and personally.
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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
- 654
- Pupils
- 670
- Boys
- 339
- Girls
- 331
- FSM %
- 18.20
- Open date
- 2014-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 670 | 339 | 331 | 654 | 18.20 |
2024-09-11 | 662 | 332 | 330 | 654 | 19.80 |
2023-09-11 | 671 | 330 | 341 | 654 | 15.80 |
2022-09-11 | 671 | 330 | 341 | 654 | 15.80 |
2021-09-11 | 661 | 332 | 329 | 654 | 17.70 |
2020-09-11 | 672 | 319 | 353 | 654 | 14.00 |
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