Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Leigh UTC Dartford

Brunel Way, Dartford, DA1 5TF
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh UTC Dartford
Dartford, DA1 5TF
689 Pupils
960 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
30.80% FSM %
525 Boys
164 Girls
About Leigh UTC Dartford

Leigh UTC Dartford is an Free Schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 689 pupils on roll. School capacity: 960. Current headteacher: Kevin Watson.

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 University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dartford
Parliamentary Constituency Dartford
Ward Bridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10047247
URN 140987
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clive Barker Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr 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
Mr Abi Aiyedogbon Local Governor 29/06/2022 07/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barry Andrews Local Governor 26/09/2022 31/08/2025 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
Ms Kerry Bates Local Governor 28/06/2023 27/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Anthony Boateng Local Governor 05/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julia Collins Local Governor 12/04/2024 31/08/2025 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
Schools Nearby
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
0.38 km • Dartford
Other
River Mill Primary School
0.77 km • Dartford
Other
Temple Hill Primary Academy
0.9 km • Dartford
Other
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
1.13 km • Dartford
Other
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
1.47 km • Dartford
Other
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
1.8 km • Dartford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh UTC Dartford is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Dartford, Kent.
Leigh UTC Dartford has 689 pupils, with a capacity of 960.
Leigh UTC Dartford caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Principal at Leigh UTC Dartford is Mr Kevin Watson.
Leigh UTC Dartford is at Brunel Way, Dartford, DA1 5TF, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh UTC Dartford: Has a sixth form.
Leigh UTC Dartford is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Kevin Watson
Brunel Way, Dartford, DA1 5TF
01322626600
leighutcdartford.org.uk/
Location
DA1 5TF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140987
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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