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Leigh Academy Wilmington

Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington, DA2 7DR
1,381 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
21.20% FSM %
840 Boys
541 Girls
About Leigh Academy Wilmington

Leigh Academy Wilmington is a Secondary Academies serving Wilmington and the surrounding area in Kent with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the South East region.

It has 1,381 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Michael Gore.

Information on Leigh Academy Wilmington is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dartford
Parliamentary Constituency Dartford
Ward Maypole & Leyton Cross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10031094
URN 136205
Data Last Updated 10-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Keith Ellis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darrel Linehan-Dumont Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Dixon Local Governor 22/02/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lauren Evans Local Governor 14/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Adam Evans Local Governor 27/11/2025 26/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Gore Local Governor 17/08/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Gummer Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sally Hall Local Governor 12/04/2024 11/04/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Zahid Hussain Local Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Mitchell Local Governor 09/04/2024 08/04/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kathryn Myers Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Wanipa Ndhlovu Local Governor 18/03/2025 17/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
0.14 km • Dartford
Other
Wilmington Primary School
0.29 km • Dartford
Other
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
0.31 km • Dartford
Other
North Kent College
0.82 km • Dartford
Other
Joydens Wood Infant School
1.1 km • Bexley
Other
Joydens Wood Junior School
1.19 km • Dartford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Wilmington is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Wilmington, Kent.
Leigh Academy Wilmington has 1,381 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Leigh Academy Wilmington caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Wilmington is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Leigh Academy Wilmington is Mr Michael Gore.
Leigh Academy Wilmington is at Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Wilmington: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Wilmington is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Michael Gore
Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR
01322272111
www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Location
DA2 7DR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136205
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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