End of Term Newsletter

Principal's Welcome

What a term it has been here at Leigh Academy Dartford - full of singing, nativities, choirs, partying the evening away at the PTA school discos, making Christmas crafts and children (and staff) dressed as Elves!  As we approach the Christmas break, and the start of a new year, I want to share some simply fantastic news……

We have made the top 1% of all primary schools in the UK!!!  Yes out of almost 17,000 primary schools, we came in the top 200 and made it into the Sunday Times.

We came top (only one school ahead of us with 8 Yr 6 children) in Kent for our attainment.  We await our Ofsted return to confirm what I already know - we are an outstanding community, with outstanding staff and most importantly outstanding children and families.  

I could not be prouder to lead such a vibrant, successful community with strong-rooted moral foundations and a true belief that as Determined, Persistent, Achievers - our children are changing the world!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and peaceful new year - from our LAD family to yours! 

I look forward to seeing all children back on Tuesday 7th January 2025.