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Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

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Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, TN10 4PU

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
779
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.7%
Attainment 8
40.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
40.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.2%
Basics 9-5
29.9%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.4%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
6.6%
EBacc 9-4
21.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
29.88
A*-A Grades
16.3%
A*-B Grades
36.3%
AAB+ %
15.4%
Based on 57 students entered

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About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. The school has around 779 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: White Cottage Road, Tonbridge, TN10 4PU | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2023Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2023Requires improvement (predecessor: Hugh Christie School)
  3. Mar 2023Inadequate (predecessor: Hugh Christie School)
  4. Dec 2017Good (predecessor: Hugh Christie School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

What is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Leigh Academy Hugh Christie's latest exam results?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Leigh Academy Hugh Christie located?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent (TN10 4PU).
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie has around 779 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Leigh Academy Hugh Christie with other schools?
View Leigh Academy Hugh Christie'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.