The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 40% 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
28.4
15.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
8%
34.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 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
- 1,070
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mathieu Stevens
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
Minster Road, Sheerness, ME12 3JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNore Academy
Free school · Grammar · 634m away
Halfway Houses Primary School
Primary · 657m away
The Elmley Dray School
Independent · 936m away
Thistle Hill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Queenborough School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Minster?
Leigh Academy Minster currently has 1,070 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Minster take?
Leigh Academy Minster caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Minster?
Leigh Academy Minster is in Sheerness, ME12 3JQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Minster have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Minster has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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