Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a secondary school in Tonbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 6th of 7 secondary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 25 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2022
Hayesbrook Academy is actively committed to developing pupils as reflective and resilient learners. The school's small size ensures that all pupils are known, valued and nurtured. Pupils and students are well prepared to 'embrace the future challenges of the modern world'. Behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and conduct. Pupils, staff and parents report that behaviour is very well managed. Bullying is not tolerated at this school. Any incidents are dealt with robustly. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe. They enjoy school and this is reflected in their high attendance. Pupils show a positive work ethic. They enjoy strong and supportive relationships with their teachers and their peers. They show genuine respect and support for one another. They value the opportunity to participate in an extensive enrichment programme, which includes international trips, cultural visits, guest speakers and outdoor activities. Senior leaders have a passionate and ambitious vision about providing high-quality education for all pupils at the school. This is supported through the school's core values of integrity, courage and imagination. Senior leaders are relentless about raising standards and maintaining high expectations by keeping a high profile around the school.
What the school should improve
- A small number of middle leaders are still developing their knowledge and expertise as well as their understanding of curriculum progression and effectiveness. Leaders should continue to support and share the very best practice that already exists in assessment and curriculum planning, in order to drive further improvements.
- The teaching of PSHCE lacks integration with the wider school curriculum. As a result, opportunities for consolidation of pupils' knowledge and skills are missed. Leaders should ensure that the PSHCE curriculum develops pupils' knowledge and understanding coherently across timetabled lessons as well as assemblies, tutorials, focus days and through other subject areas.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
73 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
19 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
807 pupils on roll, with places for 1,020
Schools near Leigh Academy Tonbridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Judd School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 78.4 |
| Tonbridge Grammar School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 77.2 |
| Weald of Kent Grammar School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 70.0 |
| Hillview School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
| Tonbridge School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 7.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Crow
- Phone
- 01732500600
- Address
- Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 136349
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.