Leigh Academy Wilmington Catchment Area
Leigh Academy Wilmington is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wilmington, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1381 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–19
Age range
1,381
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Leigh Academy Wilmington Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Leigh Academy Wilmington 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.
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 Wilmington — School Information
- Full address
- Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136205
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Frequently Asked Questions — Leigh Academy Wilmington
Is Leigh Academy Wilmington oversubscribed? ▾
Leigh Academy Wilmington is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Leigh Academy Wilmington? ▾
Admission to Leigh Academy Wilmington 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 Wilmington cover? ▾
Leigh Academy Wilmington is a secondary school in Wilmington, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–19. 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 Wilmington? ▾
Leigh Academy Wilmington was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.