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Leigh Academy Wilmington

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Leigh Academy Wilmington

Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,381
Ages
11-19
FSM
21.2%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
44.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
83.3%
EBacc APS
4.19
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
26.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2023/24 only

Based on 115 students entered

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About Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington is a secondary school in Wilmington, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,381 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Leigh Academy Wilmington, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. May 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Leigh Academy Wilmington

What is Leigh Academy Wilmington's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Wilmington received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Leigh Academy Wilmington's latest exam results?
Leigh Academy Wilmington: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Leigh Academy Wilmington located?
Leigh Academy Wilmington is a secondary school in Wilmington, Kent (DA2 7DR).
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Wilmington?
Leigh Academy Wilmington has around 1,381 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Leigh Academy Wilmington with other schools?
View Leigh Academy Wilmington's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.