Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

URN: 142517 • Ebbsfleet DA10 1AD

Overview

Name
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
URN
142517
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
89.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Julie Forsythe (since 2025)
Telephone
01322242011
Website
Visit
Address
Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet DA10 1AD

Summary

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a mixed primary academy located in Ebbsfleet, Kent, with a current enrollment of 449 pupils and a capacity of 450. Established in September 2017, the academy is part of the Leigh Academies Trust and is committed to providing an inclusive and high-quality education. The school has received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.

The curriculum at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard focuses on developing essential skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while promoting intercultural understanding. The school aims to nurture confident, resilient learners who are engaged in their education and prepared for lifelong learning. Additionally, the academy offers Cherry Pips Preschool for children aged three and above, providing early education and wrap-around care.

Community involvement and collaboration are central to the school's ethos, encouraging pupils to appreciate diversity and support one another. Parents are invited to participate in open events to learn more about the school and its offerings, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
450
Pupils
449
Boys
232
Girls
217
FSM %
15.60
Open date
2017-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-10
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 449 232 217 450 15.60
2024-09-11 452 232 220 450 14.10
2023-09-11 443 215 228 450 13.70
2022-09-11 443 215 228 450 13.70
2021-09-11 370 172 198 420 13.80
2020-09-11 296 140 156 420 8.80

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