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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Goodgraded 06/12/2022Ages 11–18715 pupilsNone
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Tonbridge, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 715 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2022, Leigh Academy Tonbridge was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Tonbridge can view Leigh Academy Tonbridge's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/12/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language8.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 843.1
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry82%
EBacc average point score4.12
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)D+APS per entry 22.9
Value added-0.32Average · 95% CI -0.7 to 0.1
Retention100%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Tonbridge
All schools in Tonbridge →Sussex Road Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miThe Judd School0.2 miNexus Foundation Special SchoolGood · 0.5 miTonbridge Grammar SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miSlade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing ImpairmentGood · 0.8 miTonbridge School1.0 mi
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