Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — All-through School in Rochester

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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

Rochester, ME3 9HH

1,847 Pupils

1,900 Capacity

4–19 Age Range

23.90% FSM %

953 Boys

894 Girls

About Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochester, Medway, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,847 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,900. Current headteacher: Carl Guerin-Hassett.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
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	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	01-09-2011
UKPRN	10034985
URN	137119
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Keith Morrison	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/03/2025	18/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kevin Atwood	Local Governor	09/03/2022	21/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Nicola Barker	Local Governor	06/07/2023	05/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Bonathan	Local Governor	22/09/2021	22/09/2025	Elected by parents
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	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Mike Etheridge	Local Governor	22/04/2025	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jenny Fissenden	Local Governor	19/12/2024	31/08/2025	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