Leigh Academy High Halstow
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy High Halstow
Address: Harrison Drive, High Halstow
Town/City: Rochester
County: Kent
Postcode: ME3 8TF
Telephone Number: 01634 251098
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Gemma Stangroom
Capacity: 236
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 241 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.7%

Location and administration

URN: 137990
DfE Number: 887/2421
UKPRN: 10036980
UPRN: 44083531
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Medway (E06000035)
Constituency: Rochester and Strood (E14001447)
Electoral Ward: Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow (E05014457)

Easting & Northing: 578093E, 175447N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 2.27" N 0° 33' 42.46" E
Plus Code: 9F32FH26+7P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough (3.2km)
  2. Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (3.2km)
  3. Chattenden Primary School (4.3km)
  4. Cliffe Woods Primary School (4.3km)
  5. City of Rochester School (4.4km)
  6. St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe (4.5km)
  7. St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Nicola Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Bonathan - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jenny Duckworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2028.
  • Miss Emma Elwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Ms Julie Forsythe - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Mr Jamie Kirkland - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
  • Ms Funmi Lakanu - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 May 2027.
  • Mr Gurprit Lall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 April 2026.
  • Mr Keith Morrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mr Mark Murphy - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2028.
  • Ms Faith Ohaeri - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Ms Pat Sanford - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 November 2027.
  • Ms Hazell Sellwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2027.