The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 34% 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
40.9
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,305
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 33.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Richardson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBligh Primary School (Juniors)
Primary · Very close
Bligh Primary School (Infants)
Primary · Very close
Elaine Primary Academy
Primary · 827m away
Elaine Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Abbey Court Foundation Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Special school · 1.6km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior
Primary · 1.6km away
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Strood a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Strood is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Strood's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Strood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Strood?
Leigh Academy Strood currently has 1,305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Strood take?
Leigh Academy Strood caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Strood?
Leigh Academy Strood is in Rochester, ME2 2SX, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Strood have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Strood has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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