Academy on Track for 'Outstanding'!

Following a highly successful ungraded Ofsted inspection, Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has been praised for its exceptional progress, high expectations, and inclusive culture. Inspectors confirm we are on course to be judged Outstanding at the next inspection.

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Welcome to
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

preparing them for learning and life beyond

Welcome to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, where we are committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure all our students receive an outstanding education and achieve exceptional things. We are an extremely ambitious school community and believe there are no excuses for not achieving your absolute potential. We know that you want the very best for your child, a school where they will achieve academic excellence, grow in confidence and develop a skill set that will allow them to excel in the challenging and complex world.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and successful 11-18 Academy serving the local community. We have students of all abilities and from a wide variety of backgrounds, all of whom contribute to the richness of our school population.

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet our aim is to get the best out of every student; excellence in teaching and learning is therefore at the heart of our work. Our vision is based on three core values: ‘Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice’. In working towards instilling these values in our students, we strive to provide a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for all.

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TESTIMONIALS

I had been told the transition from primary school to secondary school was immense but I can honestly say it has been so smooth for not only my daughter, but myself. The principal, teachers and all the staff have been incredibly welcoming and supportive and it genuinely feels like a community.

My daughter is thriving and has grown in confidence so much already which is amazing to see.

(Parent of Year 7 Student)

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet has provided an incredibly positive experience for our family, especially with the support given to my child after moving mid-year from London. The transition was handled with care, understanding, and genuine commitment to my child’s wellbeing and development. Being part of the parent community, I’ve seen first-hand the strong support offered to all children, alongside a clear focus on growth, diversity, and inclusion, where every child is valued and respected.

Most importantly, the efforts and leadership of the Headteacher, Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, together with the outstanding support from Naiomi Coe, Office Manager, PA to the Principal & LDO, truly stand out. It is an amazing school, and we are very much looking forward to the future and all the greatness still to come.

(Parent of Year 9 Student)

Leigh academy Ebbsfleet is much more than a school, it’s a place of security and learning that has given our daughter the start in life she needed. Our daughter has not just learnt educational information from Ebbsfleet but also how to cope with situations and grow as an individual. The staff and teachers at Ebbsfleet always have their door open to help with any problems. My daughter also has been allowed to revise in a classroom at lunchtimes to help with the upcoming GCSE.

When my daughter had an accident and was not allowed at school for a week the school provided work that was sent to her at home so she didn’t miss out and then when she returned her recovery was helped by the staff putting a plan in place to help our daughter cope. Our daughter has now applied for 6th form at Ebbsfleet and we very much hope she can stay in Ebbsfleet which has been vital to her confidence, learning and growth.

Thank you

(Parent of Year 11 Student)

Our Mission

Our ambition is to ensure that all of our students achieve their potential, develop as courteous, confident and capable young people and leave with an education that has fully equipped them to go on to university or the career of their choice.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is proud to be a community school. As such we can cater specifically for the learning styles and social needs of our learners. Our curriculum allows students to develop socially, behaviourally and academically at their own pace and in their own unique ways. This reflects positively in our results.

Working with Leigh Academies Trust, a large multi-academy trust, this is an academy that is committed to ensuring that children achieve well and are given every opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills and abilities that will serve them well in adult life.

As a proud member of Leigh Academies Trust, our leaders also benefit from wider collaboration across a community of highly successful leaders, with continued investment in staff a core value of the trust and our academy.