The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.59
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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 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
- 1,335
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Roberts (Academy Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE
Town setting
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The Gateway Primary Academy
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The Brent Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stone Lodge School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy a selective school?
No. Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy currently has 1,335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy take?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is in Dartford, DA1 1QE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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