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Leigh UTC Dartford
Kent·Secondary·South East·University technical college·DA1 5TF
URN: 140987GoodOfsted published 20 Jul 2022
44.4
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.35
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.62, -0.09]
56.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
1.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
26.3
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 44.4 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 57%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.35
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.62, -0.09]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 106 | 44.4 | — | 56.6% | 1.9% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 122 | 40.8 | -0.35 | 50.8% | 4.1% | 3.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 134 | 39.3 | -0.44 | 51.0% | 0.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 130 | 40.6 | -0.71 | 51.0% | 2.0% | 3.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
Dartford Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.9Progress 8 +1.11
Compare with Leigh UTC DartfordTonbridge Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.2Progress 8 +0.75
Compare with Leigh UTC DartfordTunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.4Progress 8 +0.77
Compare with Leigh UTC DartfordSchool information
| URN | 140987 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | University technical college |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Kevin Watson |
| Trust | LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | DA1 5TF |
| Latest pupils | 106 |
| FSM eligible | 30.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF
https://leighutcdartford.org.uk/View local authority page1322626600| DfE number | 4012 |
| UKPRN | 10047247 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 20 Jul 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 May 2022 |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |