Strood Academy Information

At Leigh Academy Strood we lead a community with a high level of socio-economic disadvantage. High quality education is fundamental to the future success of our pupils. We aim to break barriers and disrupt the status quo, to enable our academy to provide an exceptional education for every pupil. Our mission through our small school model ensures pupils receive a world class IB education, allowing them to become highly ambitious, successful citizens. We set high expectations, challenging our pupils to believe in their ability and have the choice in life they deserve. We develop strong community relations and take immense pride in our safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment. Our pupils believe in the value of their learning journey & are proud of their education. Our parents believe in our mission and work in partnership to achieve excellence. Our staff believe in the transformative power of education. Our values are embedded within the heart of our academy & enable our journey to excellence: Be Inquisitive | Be Respectful | Be Resilient | Be Kind Leigh Academy Strood, then named Strood Academy, was established in 2009 with a commitment to transforming educational opportunities in the community. The improvement in academic performance has been driven by a talented and committed workforce, the hard work of our students, and support from parents and our community. In 2017, we joined Leigh Academies Trust, a top-performing trust dedicated to supporting our students' continued success. Designed in partnership with Nicholas Hare and built by BAM as our main contractor in 2012, our purpose built £26m campus offers outstanding learning environments and sports facilities. Before becoming Strood Academy, the school was known as Chapter School, and previously as Temple School.