Leigh Academy Dartford
York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leigh Academy Dartford is a primary school in Dartford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 17 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 June 2025
Pupils embody the school's motto of being 'Determined, Persistent Achievers Learning to Change the World'. They achieve exceptionally well because they receive expert support from staff that know them extremely well. Pupils continually strive to be the best that they can be. They take sensible risks when learning as they relish the chance to grow from any mistakes. They work extremely hard to meet the high expectations that all staff hold of them. Children make a flying start as soon as they join the school in early years. They learn to make positive friendships, take turns and share toys. Fun and exciting learning sparks their curiosity and imagination. A sharp focus on practising reading, writing and mathematics skills enables children to build a secure foundation of knowledge. Children and pupils that speak English as an additional language or have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive excellent support from skilled staff. Pupils learn to use symbols and signs to help them interact fully with their peers and learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary as staff cultivate important character traits such as 'being principled'. Pupils make every moment of the school day count. Clear and consistent routines mean pupils feel safe, as they know what to expect.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
670 pupils on roll, with places for 654
Schools near Leigh Academy Dartford
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Westgate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| The Brent Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Haywood
- Phone
- 01322224453
- Address
- York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 141534
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.