Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

About Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a co-educational school, based in Tonbridge. The school is housed in a state-of-the-art building on an attractive campus with excellent facilities. It is our mission that every child at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is happy, successful and well-prepared for adult life.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Palak Shah

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

45.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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David B

Parent Feb 22, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Preparation for Sixth Form"

Our child thrived at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, particularly in the sixth form. The school's IB education and the wide range of subjects available were a great asset. We are confident that this experience has well-prepared our child for university.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sara K

Parent Oct 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Experience So Far"

While we appreciate the school's efforts to promote student wellbeing and the 'Discovery' program, we feel that our child has sometimes struggled with the workload. We are hoping that the final year will be more manageable.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily J

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Support for Our Child's Growth"

We have been impressed with the facilities at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. The 'Ready, Responsible, Respectful' values have been very helpful in guiding our child's development. The school's emphasis on student wellbeing is also reassuring.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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