How to apply
You must apply on the Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) via Kent LEA Online.
The school at the top of the list is regarded as your first preference. In order to have the best chance of securing a place at The Leigh Academy, we would highly recommend that you place The Leigh Academy as your first preference.
The Leigh Academy also uses a Fair Ability Banding Assessment in order to apply our criteria. Parents/Carers are able to register students for this assessment by completing the online form which can be found on our website under Admissions www.leighacademy.org.uk. It is essential that this form is completed by the same closing date as for the SCAF, Monday 31st October. If you are unable to access the online form, please collect a Fair Ability Banding Form from our reception at the address below:
The Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1QE
Students who name The Leigh Academy will be invited for a test as part of the national process of ‘fair banding’. This is not a pass or fail assessment, it just ensures that children across the full ability range are admitted.
The order in which places are given at the academy are clearly detailed in our Admissions Arrangements document.
Admissions Timeline
Wednesday 5th October
Thursday 19th October
Open Evening Events at The Leigh Academy
Please book a slot to attend here
Monday 31st November
Closing date for both Online SCAFs and The Leigh Academy Fair Ability Banding Form
Saturday 12th November
Fair Ability Banding Assessment
Students will be invited to attend the Fair Ability Banding assessment on the date specified.
Tuesday 1st March
Offer emails will be sent out by the KCC LEA
Tuesday 28th March
Deadline for lodging appeals
Tuesday 26th April onwards
Apply directing to The Leigh Academy to go onto the waiting list
Thursday 6th July
Induction Day
New students will receive an invitation in June
In Year Admissions
To apply for a place at The Leigh Academy in any year group, applicants will need to complete and return an ‘In Year Admissions’ form to the academy.
Please contact reception for information regarding Year 7 and In-Year Casual Admissions on:
Kirsty Scott,
Admissions Coordinator
Tel: 01322 620509
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