The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 50 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 826
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gurjit Kaur Shergill (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Primary · 858m away
The Craylands School
Primary · 944m away
Alkerden Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Lawn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Knockhall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet currently has 826 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet take?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is in Swanscombe, DA10 0BZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.