GCSE 2025/26
#1,820 of 3,312
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 May 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136205.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 45.1, similar to England, similar to Kent | 47 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 64.6%, similar to England, similar to Kent | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 39.8%, worse than England, worse than Kent | 47.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 7.1%, worse than England, worse than Kent | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 58.8%, similar to England, similar to Kent | 61.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 226 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 115 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,386 |
| Girls | 524 |
| Boys | 862 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 21.3% |
| First language not English | 7.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,837 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 24.6% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 480 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 151 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 75 |
| Average class size | 21.5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 20.4 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 15.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 67.98 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 17.09 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 33.78 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 73 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 57.1 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 14.9 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 221 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 1,146 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 324 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 202 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 288 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.4%, better than England, similar to Kent | 7.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 21.2%, similar to England, similar to Kent | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.8%, better than England, better than Kent | 3.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 7.5% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 95.2% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 89.1% |
| Further education | 46.5% |
| School sixth form | 40.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.5% |
| Sixth form college | 2.2% |
| Employment | 1.7% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 90.1% |
| Higher education | 49.4% |
| Employment | 27.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 4.9% |
| Further education | 3.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Wilmington Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Joydens Wood Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jun 2014. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Joydens Wood Junior School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Maypole Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Hextable Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2018. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Dartford Science & Technology College | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Wentworth Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. |
Leigh Academy Wilmington is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 4 May 2023.
Leigh Academy Wilmington ranks 1,820 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 39.8% of pupils at Leigh Academy Wilmington got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Leigh Academy Wilmington was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Leigh Academy Wilmington made 221 offers from 1,146 applications (5.2 per offer), and 202 of 324 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Leigh Academy Wilmington has 1,386 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Leigh Academy Wilmington had 1,837 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Leigh Academy Wilmington has a sixth form with 480 places in 2024/25.
At Leigh Academy Wilmington, the average class had 21.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 20.4 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Leigh Academy Wilmington missed 7.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 21.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.