The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
78%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.66
Band 5Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 146 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,847
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hundred of Hoo Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre
Primary · Very close
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
Primary · Very close
Chattenden Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo currently has 1,847 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo take?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo?
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is in Rochester, ME3 9HH, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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