What did School Atlas judge Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has 447 pupils on roll.

What ages does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard take?

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard located?

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is located in Ebbsfleet, DA10 1AD, Kent.

How do I apply to Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was 0.193 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?

When Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to an academy. A previously looked after child means children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — A brother or sister in the same academy at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – now live in a property that is nearer to the academy than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness'/'Distance criterion' (Point 5 below). For this criterion brother or sister means children who live as brother and sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, step brothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters. Children residing in the same households as part of an extended family, such as cousins, will not be treated as siblings; 3. Children of Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Staff — The son or daughter of a member of staff who has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or who has been recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the academy is oversubscribed and it is therefore necessary to use a tie-breaker to distinguish between two or more applications in any of the criteria 1-5 above a distance criterion will be used as above in criterion 5. In the unlikely event that two or more students in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the academy, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.1% of pupils at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

0.193miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

Last distance offered at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, year by year →

How places are decided at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to an academy. A previously looked after child means children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling — A brother or sister in the same academy at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – now live in a property that is nearer to the academy than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness'/'Distance criterion' (Point 5 below). For this criterion brother or sister means children who live as brother and sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, step brothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters. Children residing in the same households as part of an extended family, such as cousins, will not be treated as siblings.
3Children of Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Staff — The son or daughter of a member of staff who has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or who has been recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical and social reasons will be applied in accordance with the academy's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those students whose medical or social reasons mean they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard. Equally this priority will apply to students whose parents'/guardians', medical or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend the academy. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or social worker, and submitted at the time of application.
5Distance — We use the distance between the child's permanent home address (defined in KCC's annual admissions prospectus) and the academy, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. Those living closest being given priority.

If two applications tie: If the academy is oversubscribed and it is therefore necessary to use a tie-breaker to distinguish between two or more applications in any of the criteria 1-5 above a distance criterion will be used as above in criterion 5. In the unlikely event that two or more students in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the academy, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.

After admission of pupils with an EHC Plan naming the Academy (not numbered as a criterion), priority order 1-5 applies as listed.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has 447 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard take?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard located?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is located in Ebbsfleet, DA10 1AD, Kent.
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was 0.193 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: When Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to an academy. A previously looked after child means children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — A brother or sister in the same academy at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – now live in a property that is nearer to the academy than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness'/'Distance criterion' (Point 5 below). For this criterion brother or sister means children who live as brother and sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, step brothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters. Children residing in the same households as part of an extended family, such as cousins, will not be treated as siblings; 3. Children of Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Staff — The son or daughter of a member of staff who has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or who has been recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the academy is oversubscribed and it is therefore necessary to use a tie-breaker to distinguish between two or more applications in any of the criteria 1-5 above a distance criterion will be used as above in criterion 5. In the unlikely event that two or more students in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the academy, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.1% of pupils at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, year by year →

How places are decided at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in Care and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to an academy. A previously looked after child means children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling — A brother or sister in the same academy at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – now live in a property that is nearer to the academy than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness'/'Distance criterion' (Point 5 below). For this criterion brother or sister means children who live as brother and sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, step brothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters. Children residing in the same households as part of an extended family, such as cousins, will not be treated as siblings.
3Children of Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Staff — The son or daughter of a member of staff who has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or who has been recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Health and Special Access Reasons — Medical and social reasons will be applied in accordance with the academy's legal obligations, in particular those under the Equality Act 2010. Priority will be given to those students whose medical or social reasons mean they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard. Equally this priority will apply to students whose parents'/guardians', medical or social needs means that they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend the academy. Such claims will need to be supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified medical or social worker, and submitted at the time of application.
5Distance — We use the distance between the child's permanent home address (defined in KCC's annual admissions prospectus) and the academy, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point data. Those living closest being given priority.

After admission of pupils with an EHC Plan naming the Academy (not numbered as a criterion), priority order 1-5 applies as listed.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has 447 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard take?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard located?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is located in Ebbsfleet, DA10 1AD, Kent.
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard was 0.193 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: When Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in Care and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to an academy. A previously looked after child means children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling — A brother or sister in the same academy at the time of entry where the family continue to live at the same address as when the sibling was admitted – or – if they have moved – now live in a property that is nearer to the academy than the previous property as defined by the 'Nearness'/'Distance criterion' (Point 5 below). For this criterion brother or sister means children who live as brother and sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, step brothers or sisters, foster brothers or sisters. Children residing in the same households as part of an extended family, such as cousins, will not be treated as siblings; 3. Children of Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Staff — The son or daughter of a member of staff who has been employed at the academy for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the academy is made, or who has been recruited to fill a vacant post at the academy for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the academy is oversubscribed and it is therefore necessary to use a tie-breaker to distinguish between two or more applications in any of the criteria 1-5 above a distance criterion will be used as above in criterion 5. In the unlikely event that two or more students in all other ways have equal eligibility for the last available place at the academy, the names will be issued a number and drawn randomly to decide which child should be given the place.
What is the largest ethnic background at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 42.1% of pupils at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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