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Leigh Academy Strood
Goodgraded 02/12/2021Ages 11–191,305 pupilsDoes not apply
Leigh Academy Strood is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Rochester, within the Medway local authority. The school has around 1,305 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/12/2021, Leigh Academy Strood was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Rochester can view Leigh Academy Strood's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS88%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals32.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.2
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry53%
EBacc average point score3.6
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 24.8
Value added-0.44Below average · 95% CI -0.7 to -0.2
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Rochester
All schools in Rochester →Bligh Primary School (Infants)0.2 miBligh Primary School (Juniors)Good · 0.2 miElaine Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miCedar Children's AcademyGood · 0.7 miAbbey Court Foundation Special SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miGad's Hill School1.1 mi
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