Open Other Primary Mixed

Leigh Academy High Halstow

Harrison Drive, Rochester, ME3 8TF
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy High Halstow
Rochester, ME3 8TF
212 Pupils
236 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.30% FSM %
108 Boys
104 Girls
About Leigh Academy High Halstow

Leigh Academy High Halstow is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Medway, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 236. Current headteacher: Gemma Stangroom.

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 Medway or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
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 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036980
URN 137990
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Keith Morrison Chair of Local Governing Body 19/03/2025 18/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Robinson Chair of Local Governing Body 04/03/2025 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Tunji Abimbola Local Governor 07/03/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nicola Barker Local Governor 06/07/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Bonathan Local Governor 22/09/2021 21/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jenny Duckworth Local Governor 04/03/2024 03/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emma Elwin Local Governor 12/04/2024 11/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Julie Forsythe Local Governor 23/09/2024 22/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett Local Governor 12/04/2024 11/04/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jamie Kirkland Local Governor 04/12/2024 03/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Funmi Lakanu Local Governor 30/05/2023 29/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gurprit Lall Local Governor 28/09/2021 27/04/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
3.2 km • Rochester
Other
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
3.24 km • Rochester
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Chattenden Primary School
4.28 km • Rochester
Other
Cliffe Woods Primary School
4.28 km • Rochester
Other
City of Rochester School
4.38 km • Rochester
Other
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
4.53 km • Rochester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy High Halstow is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
Leigh Academy High Halstow has 212 pupils, with a capacity of 236.
Leigh Academy High Halstow caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head of School at Leigh Academy High Halstow is Mrs Gemma Stangroom.
Leigh Academy High Halstow is at Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8TF, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy High Halstow: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh Academy High Halstow is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mrs Gemma Stangroom
Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8TF
01634251098
leighacademyhighhalstow.org.uk/
Location
ME3 8TF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137990
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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