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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- send (sen)
- Open Events for September 2025 Admissions (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Loose Primary School (79.1)
- The Discovery School (78.4)
- Fleetdown Primary School (77.4)
- St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (76.8)
- Allington Primary School (76.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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