The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 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
- 779
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Palak Shah
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHugh Christie School
Secondary · Very close
Cage Green Primary School
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Skills for Independence and Employability Ltd
Special school · Very close
Long Mead Community Primary School
Primary · 701m away
YMCA West Kent
Special school · 811m away
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Primary · 817m away
Hilden Grange School
Independent · 1.2km away
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie currently has 779 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Hugh Christie take?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is in Tonbridge, TN10 4PU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Hugh Christie have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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