Leigh Academy Wilmington

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Wilmington, Kent
DA2 7DR
Composite score
56.8

About Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington is a secondary school in Wilmington, Kent, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. Around 1,381 pupils aged 11 to 19 attend the school. The school holds an 'Outstanding' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 45.4 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

45% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 67% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,640
National rank
#252
In South East
#40
In Kent
Top 52%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
45.4
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
45%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
67%
% EBacc grade 5+
14%
EBacc average points score
4.21

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,381 % FSM ever-6 22.7% % EAL 7.5% Age range 11–19 Gender Mixed

Location

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