Leigh UTC Dartford Catchment Area
Leigh UTC Dartford is an university technical college secondary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 689 pupils, and a capacity of 960 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
689
Pupils
960
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Leigh UTC Dartford Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Leigh UTC Dartford?
The catchment area for Leigh UTC Dartford is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Leigh UTC Dartford are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 UTC Dartford: 960 places, 72% filled: places available
Leigh UTC Dartford has a published admission number of 960 places. 689 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 960 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.8% of pupils at Leigh UTC Dartford are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
Leigh UTC Dartford: School Information
- Full address
- Brunel Way, Dartford, DA1 5TF
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 30.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140987
Other Secondary Schools in Dartford
If Leigh UTC Dartford is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.
Dartford Science & Technology College Catchment Area
Foundation school · DA1 2LY
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA1 1QE
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA1 4RS
Dartford Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA1 2HW
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7DA
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7BB
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Leigh UTC Dartford by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Leigh UTC Dartford
What is the catchment area for Leigh UTC Dartford? ▾
The catchment area for Leigh UTC Dartford is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Leigh UTC Dartford oversubscribed? ▾
Leigh UTC Dartford has a capacity of 960 places and currently has 689 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.
What is the admissions policy for Leigh UTC Dartford? ▾
Admission to Leigh UTC Dartford 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 UTC Dartford cover? ▾
Leigh UTC Dartford is a secondary school in Dartford, 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 UTC Dartford? ▾
Leigh UTC Dartford was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.