The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
29%
+21.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 449
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Forsythe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cherry Orchard, Ebbsfleet Valley, Ebbsfleet, Kent, DA10 1AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEbbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary · 513m away
Alkerden Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 739m away
Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Secondary · 858m away
The Craylands School
Primary · 1.2km away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bean Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Knockhall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard currently has 449 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard take?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is in Ebbsfleet, DA10 1AD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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