Leigh UTC Dartford

University technical college · Secondary school · Dartford, Kent
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Composite score
55.5

About Leigh UTC Dartford

Leigh UTC Dartford is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent, classified by the DfE as a university technical college. Around 689 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 44.4 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 3.6 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

43% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, in line with the national average of about 45%. 60% 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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#1,824
National rank
#280
In South East
#41
In Kent
Top 58%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
44.4
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
43%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
60%
% EBacc grade 5+
2%
EBacc average points score
3.30

Ofsted judgements

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

School profile

Pupils on roll 689 % FSM ever-6 33.6% % EAL 16.8% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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