Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Academy converter · Secondary school · Tonbridge, Kent
TN9 2PH
Composite score
53.9

About Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. Around 715 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 43.1 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has fallen by 2.6 points compared with the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

30% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well below the national average of about 45%. 56% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. Given the recent dip in results, it may be worth asking the school what is behind the change and what is being done in response. 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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#2,046
National rank
#305
In South East
#44
In Kent
Top 64%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
43.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
30%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
56%
% EBacc grade 5+
20%
EBacc average points score
4.12

Ofsted judgements

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

School profile

Pupils on roll 715 % FSM ever-6 33.0% % EAL 9.5% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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