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Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. The present school opened in 2024.
This school is a member of Leigh Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Leigh Academy Tonbridge, Mascalls Academy, Longfield Academy, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School and Strood Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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