The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.4
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 689
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Watson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDartford Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 382m away
River Mill Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 899m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 1.5km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 1.8km away
West Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh UTC Dartford's Ofsted rating?
Leigh UTC Dartford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh UTC Dartford?
Leigh UTC Dartford currently has 689 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh UTC Dartford take?
Leigh UTC Dartford caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh UTC Dartford?
Leigh UTC Dartford is in Dartford, DA1 5TF, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh UTC Dartford have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh UTC Dartford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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