Schools
33
Flags
145
59 high severity
Total income
£218.8m
24,875 pupils
Avg staff costs
73.6%
of income
Avg reserves
0.0%
of income
Avg absence
6.8%
Persistent: 18.5%
Avg FSM
26.5%
free school meals
Capacity
88%
24,875 / 28,263 places
Total admin cost
£7.0m
£283 per pupil
Generated from published DfE and Ofsted data — year-end snapshots that cannot show in-year plans, restructuring or local context. Reference points are DfE review thresholds, not judgements.
Across 32 graded schools, including 3 under the new Report Card framework. The two frameworks are not directly comparable.
Sub-judgements — earlier framework
Quality of education
96% Good+Behaviour & attitudes
92% Good+Personal development
96% Good+Leadership & management
97% Good+Key Stage 4
Attainment 8
40.5
-5.7
vs national
Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)
74.4%
+13.4pp
vs national
National averages: 2023/24
Grade distribution across 3 schoolsinspected under Ofsted's 5-point scale (from November 2025). Not directly comparable with the earlier 1–4 sub-judgements above.
Curriculum & teaching
Achievement
Inclusion
| Year | Schools | Pupils | Total income | Total expenditure | Avg staff costs % | Avg reserves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 30 | 19,921 | £139.1m | £118.6m | 69.9% | 0.0% |
| 2022/23 | 31 | 21,973 | £167.3m | £135.9m | 68.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023/24 | 33 | 24,856 | £207.5m | £176.0m | 70.6% | 0.1% |
| 2024/25partial | 33 | 24,875 | £218.8m | £186.9m | 73.6% | 0.0% |
| 2025/26 | 33 | 25,068 | — | — | — | — |
Centralisation
14.8%
of total trust spend
Typical MAT centralisation ranges from 3-7% of total trust spend. Figures below 2% may indicate limited central coordination; above 10% warrants review of value for money.
CS expenditure
£32,549,000
CS staff costs
£15,219,000
CS income
£4,401,000
10 current directors · Average tenure: 9.7 years
Directors / Trustees (10)
Joan Lesley Doctor Wales
Jodie Christopher Dr Wetherall
Helen Mary Karin Couldrey
Paul Benedict Crossland Sir Carter
Michael Edward Costello
James Ian Nicholson
Keith John Ellis
Simon Peter Beamish
Theresa Barbara Davies
Alban Francis Xavier Green
Company Secretary
Foteini Reizopoulou
Anthony William Clayton
Cyril Julian Hebden Sir Taylor
David Bramson
Michael John Bennoson
Robert Cabot Rowsell Blackledge
Kenneth Frank Martin Leadbeater
Geoffrey Norman Sir Leigh
Thomas James Mahon
| School | URN | Phase | Risk flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Bearsted | 147866 | Primary | workforce pressurehigh staff costshigh absence |
| Leigh Academy Bexley | 149898 | Secondary | high absenceworkforce pressureofsted concern |
| Leigh Academy Blackheath | 145895 | Secondary | workforce pressurehigh absence |
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | 142517 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | 141534 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | 137581 | Secondary | high absenceworkforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Halley | 145315 | Secondary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Hartley | 139615 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy High Halstow | 137990 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Horsmonden | 147280 | Primary | workforce pressurehigh staff costs |
| Leigh Academy Hugh Christie | 150743 | Secondary | high absenceworkforce pressureofsted concern |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo | 137119 | All-through | workforce pressurehigh absence |
| Leigh Academy Langley Park | 142188 | Primary | workforce pressurehigh staff costs |
| Leigh Academy Longfield | 135630 | Secondary | workforce pressurehigh absence |
| Leigh Academy Marden | 148116 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Mascalls | 136847 | Secondary | workforce pressurehigh absence |
| Leigh Academy Milestone | 137883 | Not applicable | high absenceworkforce pressurehigh staff costs |
| Leigh Academy Minster | 150935 | Secondary | high absenceworkforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Molehill | 138195 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Leigh Academy Oaks | 137881 | Primary | workforce pressure |
Attendance & behaviour
Personal development
Leadership
Thakia Jane Gregory
Jeremy Steven Newman
Miranda Clare Doran Evans
Brian Francis Packwood
Robert John Dunn
Virginia Allen Waterhouse
John Howard Perry
Neil Willis
Martin John Prof Snowden
Ashley Dr Lawrence
Mark Andrew Professor Hunt
William James Hogan-o'neill
Kathryn Rosemary Merrin
Tracey Trusler
David Childs
Sharon Waterman
Stephen Avis
William George Laws
Kevin Hendy Dewey
Graham Charles Clewes
James David Laurence Dickson
Richard Spencer-tanner
Tom Professor Barnes
Michael Professor Went
Marion Jane Charlton
Mark Andrew Poulter
Paula Teresa Cole
Sarah Loader
Colin Dr Ankerson
Marion Jane Charlton
Anne Barritte
Robert Paul Webb
Peter Antoney Finnegan
Peter Professor Jeffries
David Roy Watling
Lee Cllr Croxton
James Berin Crossland Carter
Neil John Willis
Louise Jane Oakley
Marilyn Lesley Hodges
Kevin John Nolan
Alan Raymond Prof Reed
Jeremy Alan Kite
Stephen John Hoare
Paul Benedict Crossland Sir Carter
Graham John Baker
David John Auty
Michael Brendan Turner
Robert John Findlay
Joe Foley
Simon William Clubb
Rachel Samantha Caethoven
Kenneth Frank Martin Leadbeater
John Henry Hillier
Richard Geoffrey Teare
Patrick James Gray
Virginia Allen Waterhouse