The Leigh UTC

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Leigh UTC
Address: Brunel Way
Town/City: Dartford
County: Kent
Postcode: DA1 5TF
Country: 10023439451
Telephone Number: 01322 626600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Kevin Watson
Capacity: 960
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 730 (76% boys & 24% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28%

Location and administration

URN: 140987
DfE Number: 886/4012
UKPRN: 10047247
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14000659)
Electoral Ward: Bridge (E05012394)

Easting & Northing: 554583E, 175781N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 37.92" N 0° 13' 25.99" E
Plus Code: 9F32F66F+6H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Temi Afolabi - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2023.
  • Mr Barry Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Mr Clive Barker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Debbie Biggenden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2027.
  • Ms Julia Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2024.
  • Ms Sophie Dickinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 February 2025.
  • Dr Anne Nortcliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Dr Abigail Rickard - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 March 2026.
  • Mr Colin Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 June 2026.
  • Ms Lorraine Syrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 September 2023.
  • Mr Kevin Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.