What did Ofsted judge Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hartley?

Leigh Academy Hartley has 445 pupils on roll.

What ages does Leigh Academy Hartley take?

Leigh Academy Hartley admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Leigh Academy Hartley located?

Leigh Academy Hartley is located in Longfield, DA3 8BT, Kent.

How do I apply to Leigh Academy Hartley?

Leigh Academy Hartley 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 far from Leigh Academy Hartley were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Hartley for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.773 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Hartley?

When Leigh Academy Hartley 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... 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..; 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); 3. Children of Leigh Academy Hartley 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 Hartley?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.2% of pupils at Leigh Academy Hartley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Leigh Academy Hartley: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

2.773miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Leigh Academy Hartley, year by year →

How places are decided at Leigh Academy Hartley

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... 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...
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).
3Children of Leigh Academy Hartley 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 — Priority will be given to those students whose medical or social reasons mean they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend Leigh Academy Hartley. 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 Leigh Academy Hartley. 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 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.

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 Hartley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hartley?: Leigh Academy Hartley has 445 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leigh Academy Hartley take?: Leigh Academy Hartley admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Leigh Academy Hartley located?: Leigh Academy Hartley is located in Longfield, DA3 8BT, Kent.
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Hartley?: Leigh Academy Hartley 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 far from Leigh Academy Hartley were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Hartley for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.773 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Hartley?: When Leigh Academy Hartley 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... 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..; 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); 3. Children of Leigh Academy Hartley 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 Hartley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.2% of pupils at Leigh Academy Hartley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.773miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Leigh Academy Hartley, year by year →

How places are decided at Leigh Academy Hartley

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... 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...
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).
3Children of Leigh Academy Hartley 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 — Priority will be given to those students whose medical or social reasons mean they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend Leigh Academy Hartley. 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 Leigh Academy Hartley. 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 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.

Leigh Academy Hartley: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Leigh Academy Hartley's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hartley?: Leigh Academy Hartley has 445 pupils on roll.
What ages does Leigh Academy Hartley take?: Leigh Academy Hartley admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Leigh Academy Hartley located?: Leigh Academy Hartley is located in Longfield, DA3 8BT, Kent.
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Hartley?: Leigh Academy Hartley 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 far from Leigh Academy Hartley were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Leigh Academy Hartley for 2026-27 (Reception) was 2.773 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Leigh Academy Hartley?: When Leigh Academy Hartley 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... 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..; 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); 3. Children of Leigh Academy Hartley 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 Hartley?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.2% of pupils at Leigh Academy Hartley are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Leigh Academy Wilmington

Secondary

Outstanding

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Secondary

Good

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