Leigh Academy Milestone is a special academy in Longfield, Kent, for children and young people aged 2 to 19. It supports autism, physical, moderate learning and 2 other needs.
- Ages 2–19
- 374 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 374 (places for 255)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Goosani (Principal)
- Part of
- Leigh Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2012
- Free school meals
- 36.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kent
- School reference (URN)
- 137883
Needs it supports
5 needs: autism, physical and 3 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Kent (9)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Kent (10)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Kent (10)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Kent (13)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Kent council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2011; standards maintained (June 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2011. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield, DA3 8JZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Leigh Academy Longfield Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
- Rowhill School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.6 miles
- Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.6 miles
By need in Kent: Autism (63) · Speech and language (32) · Physical (14) · SEMH (11) · Severe learning (11) · PMLD (11) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Vision (8) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Leigh Academy Milestone
How do I get a place at Leigh Academy Milestone?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Leigh Academy Milestone. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Leigh Academy Milestone support?
Autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Leigh Academy Milestone take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Leigh Academy Milestone’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Leigh Academy Milestone?
Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield, DA3 8JZ, in Kent.
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