Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

URN: 150743 • Tonbridge TN10 4PU

Overview

Name
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
URN
150743
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
36.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Palak Shah (since 2025)
Telephone
01732353544
Website
Visit
Address
White Cottage Road, Tonbridge TN10 4PU

Summary

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a mixed secondary academy located in Tonbridge, Kent, serving 779 students with a capacity of 1,226. The school is committed to ensuring that every child is happy, successful, and well-prepared for adult life. It offers a broad and balanced curriculum within a state-of-the-art facility, emphasising high standards of discipline and a disruption-free learning environment.

The academy prioritises students' wellbeing alongside their academic progress, providing outstanding support to meet their diverse needs. Recent initiatives include a new Chromebook scheme for Year 7 students and various open events for prospective students, allowing families to engage with staff and current students about their experiences.

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has recently undergone a review by Challenge Partners, which highlighted the school's strengths and areas for development through a rigorous evaluation process. The school’s mission is to foster an environment where students are ready, responsible, and respectful, ensuring they achieve their best and are well-equipped for future challenges.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1226
Pupils
779
Boys
460
Girls
319
FSM %
36.70
Open date
2024-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 779 460 319 1226 36.70
2024-09-11 1226

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