Welcome to
Leigh Academy Longfield

This inclusive school has high expectations of all pupils’ achievement and behaviour. The school values of ‘being respectful, being aspirational and being caring’ are threaded through daily life here. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including those attending the specially resourced provision, The Spectrum Centre, are fully integrated into school life. Vigilant, well-trained staff make sure that pupils are safe. Pupils are known as individuals and their well-being is a high priority. Pupils say that bullying happens occasionally. When it does, nearly all pupils trust staff to deal with it effectively. Through its curriculum, the school helps pupils to learn about being global citizens and to develop an international perspective. The school has links with other schools across the world. Pupils value their teachers and work hard. Pupils understand that the school expects ‘disruption free learning’ during lessons and almost all live up to these expectations. Through roles such as ‘eco reps’ and student leaders, pupils play a meaningful part in school life. They know that staff are keen to listen to their views and will act on them.

• Ofsted (September 2023)

“School leaders, well supported by trust staff, constantly refine the curriculum to make sure it is both challenging and accessible for all pupils, including those with SEND. The curriculum is well-sequenced so that pupils build on what they already know. Pupils benefit from teachers’ strong subject knowledge.”

Ofsted (September 2023)

“Students in the sixth form receive an exceptionally strong education. They are very well prepared for their next steps. Students enjoy a broad, well-considered enrichment programme and are very positive about their experience here.”

Ofsted (September 2023)

“A strong culture for learning is evident across the academy. Students demonstrate positive attitudes and engage enthusiastically with their learning across all subjects. This is supported by the academy’s work on self-regulation, which enables students to manage their behaviour and approach to learning with independence. Students’ books across subjects reflect this, showing sustained effort and commitment.”

Challenge Partners (March 2026)