Leigh Academy Wilmington

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Academy Wilmington is a secondary school in Wilmington for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 36th of 99 secondary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 26 June 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

228 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.4

45.4, 0.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45.2%

45.2%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.1%

67.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc83.3%

83.3%, 42.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.21

4.21, 0.12 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,386 pupils on roll, with places for 1,400

Eligible for free school meals21.3%

21.3%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.6%

7.6%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.4%

5.4%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Wilmington

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 64.6
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 66.7
Dartford Science & Technology College	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 49.1
Dartford Grammar School for Girls	1 mile	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 75.5
Dartford Grammar School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 79.9

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Michael Gore
Phone: 01322272111
Website: wilmingtonacademy.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR
Local authority: Kent
URN: 136205

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.