Wilmington Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wilmington Academy
Address: Common Lane
Town/City: Wilmington
County: Kent
Postcode: DA2 7DR
Country: 200000534711
Telephone Number: 01322 272111
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Michael Gore
Capacity: 1400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1355 (62% boys & 38% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 136205
DfE Number: 886/6920
UKPRN: 10031094
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14000659)
Electoral Ward: Maypole & Leyton Cross (E05012402)

Easting & Northing: 552526E, 172176N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 43.32" N 0° 11' 33.9" E
Plus Code: 9F32C5HV+F3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Donna Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2026.
  • Mrs Hui Chong - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Mr John Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Ms Lauren Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 September 2026.
  • Mr Michael Gore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2023.
  • Miss Lucy Hawkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Miss Leigh Letchford - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 September 2025.
  • Mr Darrel Linehan-Dumont - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Pearson - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Mr Steven Pepperell - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 June 2026.
  • Mr Robert Tibbott - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2024.