The Leigh Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Leigh Academy
Address: Green Street Green Road
Town/City: Dartford
County: Kent
Postcode: DA1 1QE
Country: 100062308614
Telephone Number: 01322 620400
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2007
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Academy Principal: Mrs Julia Collins
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1379 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.9%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 135297
DfE Number: 886/6910
UKPRN: 10021033
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14000659)
Electoral Ward: Brent (E05012393)

Easting & Northing: 555487E, 173173N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 12.68" N 0° 14' 8.68" E
Plus Code: 9F32C6PP+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Abi Aiyedogbon - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Anne Barritte - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 December 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 December 2026.
  • Ms Kerry Bates - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 July 2023.
  • Mrs Deborah Biggenden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Julia Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Crook - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2025.
  • Dr Mark Honey - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 February 2024.
  • Mrs Alexandra Hunt-Millward - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Ms Rebecca Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2024.
  • Mrs Sally Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 February 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2024.
  • Mr Scott Wilkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 June 2023.
  • Revd Dr Mandy Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2025.