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Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
Part of: BROOK LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Tonbridge
Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
715 Pupils
1,020 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
33.00% FSM %
628 Boys
87 Girls
About Leigh Academy Tonbridge

Leigh Academy Tonbridge is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 715 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,020. Current headteacher: Michael Crow.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Tonbridge and Malling
Parliamentary Constituency Tonbridge
Ward Judd
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-12-2010
UKPRN 10031580
URN 136349
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Lesley Broom Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2024 30/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Scholey Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Biggenden Local Governor 10/11/2023 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Crow Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Joanne Douglas Local Governor 15/06/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Dayo Fasina Local Governor 04/03/2026 03/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Isabel Handyside Local Governor 01/04/2024 30/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gordon Hardwick Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr David Hill Local Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Gurji Kaur Shergill Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Naohmie Loukil Local Governor 25/07/2024 24/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Hannah Penning Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
The Judd School
0.27 km • Tonbridge
Other
Sussex Road Community Primary School
0.28 km • Tonbridge
Other
Nexus Foundation Special School
0.86 km • Tonbridge
Other
Tonbridge Grammar School
1.06 km • Tonbridge
Other
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
1.35 km • Tonbridge
Other
Royal Rise Primary School
1.39 km • Tonbridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Tonbridge, Kent.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge has 715 pupils, with a capacity of 1,020.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Tonbridge is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Leigh Academy Tonbridge is Mr Michael Crow.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is at Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Tonbridge: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Michael Crow
Brook Street, Tonbridge, TN9 2PH
01732500600
leighacademytonbridge.org.uk
Location
TN9 2PH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136349
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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