The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
26%
+18.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 33 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Roberts (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Dartford's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Dartford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Dartford?
Leigh Academy Dartford currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Dartford take?
Leigh Academy Dartford caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Dartford?
Leigh Academy Dartford is in Dartford, DA1 1SQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Dartford have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Academy Dartford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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