Leigh Academy EbbsfleetSouthfleet Road , Swanscombe

Located in Swanscombe, Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet currently has around 826 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 35.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.8%. african pupils make up about 21.9% , followed by other white at 13.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 40% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .