Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Address: Cherry Orchard, Cherry Orchard Road, Ebbsfleet Valley
Town/City: Ebbsfleet
County: Kent
Postcode: DA10 1AD
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01322 242011
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Forsythe
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 447 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.2%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 142517
DfE Number: 886/2076
UKPRN: 10064709
UPRN: 10023446223
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14001191)
Electoral Ward: Ebbsfleet (E05015466)

Easting & Northing: 560297E, 173251N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 10.38" N 0° 18' 17.72" E
Plus Code: 9F32C8P3+FX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ebbsfleet Green Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Alkerden Church of England Academy (0.7km)
  3. Manor Community Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (0.9km)
  5. The Craylands School (1.2km)
  6. Springhead Park Primary School (1.8km)
  7. Bean Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Knockhall Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Lawn Primary School (2.1km)
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet (2.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

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 foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Mr Mavrinder Dhotar - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
  • Dr Felix Donkor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). 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.
  • Ms Sukaina Sesay - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Mr Jordan Tebbutt - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 November 2029.