Leigh Academy Dartford
Academy converterPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
York Road, York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ
Principal · Mrs Jennifer Haywood
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Key facts
Pupils670Capacity 654
OfstedGraded inspectionInspected 17 June 2025
TrustLeigh Academies Trust
Free school meals19%
Ofsted
Inspection on 17 June 2025. Ofsted no longer gives an overall grade.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Kent council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in KentNearby schools for the same ages
- The Gateway Primary Academy0.6 mi
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School0.7 mi
- Westgate Primary School0.8 mi
- The Brent Primary School0.8 mi
- Temple Hill Primary Academy0.8 mi