Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Catchment Area
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Swanscombe, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 826 pupils, and a capacity of 780 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
826
Pupils
780
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — School Information
- Full address
- Southfleet Road, Swanscombe, DA10 0BZ
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137581
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Frequently Asked Questions — Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Is Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet currently has 826 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 780 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet? ▾
Admission to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet cover? ▾
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a secondary school in Swanscombe, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet? ▾
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.