Leigh Academy Wilmington
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Wilmington, DA2 7DR
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Bottom 47% in England
6 of 10 in Dartford
Pupils
1,386
First preferences per place
1.47
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 45.8 | 45.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 44% | 45% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.6 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 39% | 38% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.11 | 0.23 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys · 0.1 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls · 0.2 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls · 1.1 mi · Report card · Top 2% in England
- Dartford Science & Technology College · 1.2 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
- Dartford Grammar School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Haberdashers' Crayford Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
Best secondary schools in Dartford · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
Leigh Academy Wilmington is in Wilmington & Hawley (typical home £421,250, crime low).
What is Leigh Academy Wilmington's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Wilmington is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Leigh Academy Wilmington rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Leigh Academy Wilmington is in the bottom 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.