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Leigh Academy Milestone

Academy special converter · Longfield · DA3 8JZ

Ages 2–19 · 374 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

0.4

Overall absence

9.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-06-30

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.55
−20+2
Attainment 80.4
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.0%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
7.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
303

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

374 pupils · 255 places

Pupils on roll
374
Boys / girls
268 / 106
School capacity
255
Capacity fill
374 / 255 (147%)
Free school meals
36.6%
FSM pupils
111
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

4 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Leigh Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Goosani

Location

Address
Ash Road, New Ash Green
Postcode
DA3 8JZ
Town
Longfield
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Sevenoaks
Constituency
Tonbridge
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
380 on roll / 355 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 2–19, in Longfield, Kent, 374 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 36.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty….

Open schools in Longfield
9
Academies among open schools in Longfield
44% (4)
Open schools in DA3
9
Open schools in Kent LA
713

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Goosani
Telephone
01474709420
Website
www.leighacademymilestone.org.uk

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