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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1335 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,335

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

The catchment area for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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.

As an academy, Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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.

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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy: 1500 places, 89% filled: places available

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has a published admission number of 1500 places. 1335 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1500 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. 26.9% of pupils at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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 →

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy: School Information

Full address
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
135297

Other Secondary Schools in Dartford

If Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

What is the catchment area for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

The catchment area for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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 Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy oversubscribed?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy has a capacity of 1500 places and currently has 1335 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

Admission to Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 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 Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy cover?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a secondary school in Dartford, 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 Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy?

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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