Open Other Primary Mixed

Leigh Academy Dartford

York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Dartford
Dartford, DA1 1SQ
670 Pupils
654 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
18.20% FSM %
339 Boys
331 Girls
About Leigh Academy Dartford

Leigh Academy Dartford is a mixed-gender Academies located in Dartford, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 670 pupils on roll. School capacity: 654. Current headteacher: Rebecca Roberts.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dartford
Parliamentary Constituency Dartford
Ward Brent
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-11-2014
UKPRN 10047892
URN 141534
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Scott Wilkins Chair of Local Governing Body 26/07/2023 25/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Temi Afolabi Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Abi Aiyedogbon Local Governor 29/06/2022 07/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Clive Barker Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Barritte Local Governor 02/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kerry Bates Local Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Elected by parents
Julia Collins Local Governor 01/09/2017 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Alexandra Cramlington Local Governor 29/09/2021 28/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Dixon Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Frost Local Governor 27/06/2023 26/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Mark Honey Local Governor 27/02/2024 27/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Jefferyes Local Governor 19/09/2023 18/09/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
0.76 km • Dartford
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The Gateway Primary Academy
0.91 km • Dartford
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
1.1 km • Dartford
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Westgate Primary School
1.22 km • Dartford
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The Brent Primary School
1.22 km • Dartford
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Temple Hill Primary Academy
1.27 km • Dartford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Dartford is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dartford, Kent.
Leigh Academy Dartford has 670 pupils, with a capacity of 654.
Leigh Academy Dartford caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at Leigh Academy Dartford is Miss Rebecca Roberts.
Leigh Academy Dartford is at York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Dartford: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Dartford is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Miss Rebecca Roberts
York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ
01322224453
www.dartfordprimary.org.uk/
Location
DA1 1SQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141534
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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