Leigh Academy Milestone is a not applicable school in Longfield, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Leigh Academy Milestone currently has around 371 pupils on roll, which is about 145% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.9% boys and 29.1% girls. Around 34.6% 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 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ash Road, Longfield, DA3 8JZ |
| Website: | www.leighacademymilestone.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01474709420 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Goosani |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137883 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 255 |
| Number of Pupils: | 371 |
| Number of Boys: | 263 |
| Number of Girls: | 108 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.40% | 250 |
| African | 8.60% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 19 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 14 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 13 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.20% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ash Green Junior School Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ash Green Infant School North Square , New Ash Green DA3 8JT | - not rated | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ash Green Primary School North Square , New Ash Green DA3 8JT | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Round Ash Way , Hartley DA3 8BT | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Hartley Round Ash Way , Hartley DA3 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axton Chase School Main Road , DA3 7PH | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Longfield Main Road , DA3 7PH | 3out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield CofE Middle School Main Road , DA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milestone School Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Milestone Ash Road , New Ash Green DA3 8JZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Steephill School Off Castle Hill , Fawkham DA3 7BG | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Centre The Woodview Site , Main Road DA3 7PW | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowhill School Main Road , DA3 7PW | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.