Is Leigh Academy Milestone a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 4 June 2025. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

What are Leigh Academy Milestone's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone averaged an Attainment 8 score of 0.2 (England: 46.2). 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Leigh Academy Milestone's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 0% of pupils at Leigh Academy Milestone met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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Leigh Academy Milestone

Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield, DA3 8JZ

Ofsted: Outstanding

Independent

Phase

255

Capacity

2-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 June 2025.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 0.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 0.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 28

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 100.0%
Continued in education: 100.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 371
Boys: 268 (72%)
Girls: 106 (28%)
Capacity: 255 (147% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 35.9%
EAL: 10.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 9.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 40.6
Budget per Pupil: £26,408/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 30.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy special converter
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.0%
Black African: 9.0%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Asian Indian: 3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi: 2.2%
Asian Other: 2.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.1%

70.0%

White British

9.0%

Black African

5.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01474709420

info@milestone.latrust.org.uk

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Ash Road

Longfield, South East

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Administrative

URN: 137883
UKPRN: 10036455
Establishment No.: 7066
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

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