Leigh Academy Longfield
Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leigh Academy Longfield is a secondary school in Longfield for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 64th of 99 secondary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 31 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
This inclusive school has high expectations of all pupils' achievement and behaviour. The school values of 'being respectful, being aspirational and being caring' are threaded through daily life here. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those attending the specially resourced provision, The Spectrum Centre, are fully integrated into school life. Vigilant, well-trained staff make sure that pupils are safe. Pupils are known as individuals and their well-being is a high priority. Pupils say that bullying happens occasionally. When it does, nearly all pupils trust staff to deal with it effectively. Through its curriculum, the school helps pupils to learn about being global citizens and to develop an international perspective. The school has links with other schools across the world. Pupils value their teachers and work hard. Pupils understand that the school expects 'disruption free learning' during lessons and almost all live up to these expectations. Through roles such as 'eco reps' and student leaders, pupils play a meaningful part in school life. They know that staff are keen to listen to their views and will act on them. Students in the sixth form receive an exceptionally strong education. They are very well prepared for their next steps. Students enjoy a broad, well-considered enrichment programme and are very positive about their experience here.
What the school should improve
- Since the pandemic, some pupils have developed gaps in their knowledge which are not always successfully addressed by teachers. As a result, in a couple of subjects, pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that all staff are well supported to use the best teaching methods to address these gaps so that all pupils can achieve well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
152 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
50 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
992 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Leigh Academy Longfield
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet School for Girls | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| Meopham School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.9 |
| Northfleet Technology College | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 35.7 |
| Alkerden Church of England Academy | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr Felix Donkor
- Phone
- 01474700700
- Address
- Main Road, Longfield, DA3 7PH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 135630
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.