Leigh UTC Dartford
Leigh UTC Dartford is a secondary school (University technical college), ages 11–18, in Dartford, DA1, in the Kent council area. It has 691 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (2 June 2026): Report card: Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 2 areas, Strong standard in 5 areas — inspected 2 June 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Exceptional |
Leadership and governance | Exceptional |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.35 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.4 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 43.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 106 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 26.3 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 20 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 691 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 28.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 18.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 28.45% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.45% | 2024/25 |
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