Open Other Secondary Mixed

Leigh Academy Strood

Carnation Road, Rochester, ME2 2SX
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Strood
Rochester, ME2 2SX
1,305 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
635 Boys
670 Girls
About Leigh Academy Strood

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

It has 1,305 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Jon Richardson.

Information on Leigh Academy Strood 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 Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Rochester and Strood
Ward Strood West
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 01-09-2009
UKPRN 10027834
URN 135964
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Catherine Robinson Chair of Local Governing Body 04/03/2025 03/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Tunji Abimbola Local Governor 07/03/2023 06/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Marian Burke Local Governor 12/09/2023 11/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mavrinder Dhotar Local Governor 17/11/2025 16/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Felix Donkor Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jenny Duckworth Local Governor 04/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Elwin Local Governor 17/08/2023 16/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Carl Guerin-Hassett Local Governor 12/04/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Lewis Local Governor 07/03/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Laura Lowe Local Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Christian Markham Local Governor 17/06/2024 16/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simran Mehet Local Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)
0.29 km • Rochester
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Bligh Primary School (Infants)
0.29 km • Rochester
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0.85 km • Rochester
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Abbey Court Foundation Special School
1.06 km • Rochester
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1.13 km • Rochester
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FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Strood is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rochester, Medway.
Leigh Academy Strood has 1,305 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Leigh Academy Strood caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Strood is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Leigh Academy Strood is Mr Jon Richardson.
Leigh Academy Strood is at Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2SX, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Strood: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Strood is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Jon Richardson
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2SX
01634717121
www.stroodacademy.org.uk
Location
ME2 2SX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135964
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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