Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Address: Southfleet Road
Town/City: Swanscombe
County: Kent
Postcode: DA10 0BZ
Telephone Number: 01322 242252
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Gurjit Kaur Shergill
Capacity: 780
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 788 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137581
DfE Number: 886/4001
UKPRN: 10038343
UPRN: 200000535991
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14001191)
Electoral Ward: Swanscombe (E05015467)

Easting & Northing: 560829E, 173926N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 31.67" N 0° 18' 46.35" E
Plus Code: 9F32C8R7+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Manor Community Primary School (0.2km)
  2. Ebbsfleet Green Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard (0.9km)
  4. The Craylands School (0.9km)
  5. Alkerden Church of England Academy (1.2km)
  6. Lawn Primary School (1.3km)
  7. Springhead Park Primary School (1.5km)
  8. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet (1.8km)
  9. Knockhall Primary School (1.9km)
  10. Rosherville Church of England Academy (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Dr Tunji Abimbola - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2027.
  • Miss Marian Burke - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Mrs Naiomi Coe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Mavrinder Dhotar - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Mr Felix Donkor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Dr Felix Donkor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Emma Elwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 August 2027.
  • Ms Emma Elwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Julie Forsythe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Lowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Christian Markham - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Mr Simran Mehet - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mr Danny Nicklen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Jennifer Oyelade - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2029.
  • Mr Jon Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Dr Catherine Robinson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr Sukaina Sesay - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Sukaina Sesay - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Jordan Tebbutt - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Ms Michelle Whyte - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.