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. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .
| Address: | Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, DA10 0BZ |
| Website: | http://www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322242252 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gurjit Kaur Shergill |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137581 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 780 |
| Number of Pupils: | 826 |
| Number of Boys: | 432 |
| Number of Girls: | 394 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.80% | 345 |
| African | 21.90% | 181 |
| Other White | 13.60% | 112 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 49 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 24 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sweyne Junior School Keary Road , DA10 0BU | - not rated | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanscombe Infant School and Nursery Keary Road , DA10 0BU | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Primary School Keary Road , DA10 0BU | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Ackers Drive Weldon , DA10 1AL | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan Valley Community School Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanscombe School Swanscombe Street , DA10 0BQ | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.