371
Pupils · 2024/25
10%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 18/12/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKent
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Leigh Academy Milestone · All-through · Kent
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
371
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
10%
FSM eligible
36%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
9%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield, DA3 8JZ
Local authority
Kent
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 371 | 9.6 | 100% | 10% | 36% | 9% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 370 | 8.6 | 100% | 11% | 35% | 10% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 370 | 10.1 | 100% | 12% | 34% | 10% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 362 | 10.7 | 100% | 9% | 32% | 10% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 362 | 12.5 | 100% | 9% | 29% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 333 | 11.7 | 100% | 8% | 28% | 9% | 26% |
| 2017/18 | 330 | 10.8 | 100% | 8% | 27% | 9% | 28% |
| 2016/17 | 318 | 10.5 | 100% | 8% | 29% | 8% | 23% |
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