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
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Palak Shah (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01732353544
- Website
- Visit Leigh Academy Hugh Christie website
- Address
-
White Cottage Road, Tonbridge TN10 4PU
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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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance, Organisation and Finance (governance)
- Senior Leadership Team and Academy Structure (sen)
- Absence Reporting and Attendance (sen)
- send (sen)
- click here for more information (calendar)
- view all upcoming events (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Judd School (79.5)
- Tonbridge Grammar School (74.9)
- Tonbridge Grammar School (70.2)
- Weald of Kent Grammar School (70.2)
- Hillview School for Girls (66.6)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 779 | 460 | 319 | 1226 | 36.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1226 |
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