why choose Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?

Academic Achievement

• High Standards: We maintain high academic standards and expectations for all students.
• Qualified Staff: Our dedicated and experienced teachers are committed to providing high-quality education.
• Innovative Curriculum: Our curriculum is designed to engage students and foster a love for learning.

Holistic Development

Here at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, we are invested in our student’s holistic development, as well as their academic achievements.

Extracurricular Activities: We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs, to ensure the holistic development of our students.

Personal Development: Our programs focus on developing every student, for example, with communication skills, being inquisitive, and critical thinking skills.

Safe and Inclusive Environment

We always aim to provide the students here at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie a safe, welcoming environment to learn.

Safe Learning Environment: We prioritise the safety and well-being of our students. Our Academy is a secure and welcoming place for all students to thrive.

Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive environment where every student feels valued.

Our Small Schools

The whole of Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is divided between three separate colleges.  

• Coe College
• Attenborough College
• Angalou College

This takes a human-scale approach which ensures that the quality of care, guidance and support for every child is as effective as possible.

It is crucial for any student to have the sense of being known and understood.  This can be lost amongst large schools. The small-school approach at our Academy ensures that this is never the case.  We have teams of dedicated teachers, leadership, and support staff that just concentrate on their college, allowing each college to give more time, care and guidance for their students.

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State-of-the-Art Facilities

The academy is equipped with many state-of-the-art facilities for our students to utilise in their education journey

• Chromebooks:  Every student is equipped with their own chromebook for all lessons and Academy life.  No student can be left behind, all students are able to access knowledge, understanding and support for all subjects on their chromebook 24/7. This is a very unique opportunity to use these Chromebooks, here at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie.
• Modern Classrooms: Our classrooms are equipped with the latest technology to enhance learning.
• Sports Facilities: We boast excellent sports facilities, including a gymnasium, plenty of sports areas, and courts.
• Creative Spaces: Our facilities include well-equipped art studios, music rooms, design technology workshops, food room and a photography workshop.

Our intention is to provide a broad a balanced curriculum, delivered through a culture of high expectations, principled and caring relationships and consistent routines.  We use our expert subject knowledge to inspire and enthuse children, sparking curiosity and risk taking.​

Our curriculum and teaching seek to develop vocabulary, knowledge, skills, character and culture over the long term. We support this through our ‘Pillars of Excellence’; strategies that represent best practice throughout the curriculum.

Our Learning Journeys set out the order in which the curriculum is delivered in every subject.

Community Engagement

We foster strong connections with the local community and encourage students to participate in community service which is fully integrated into our Academy through our IB programme at key stage three.

Parental Involvement

We believe in the importance of parental involvement and provide various opportunities for parents to engage with our Academy.

Testimonials

“What our child has achieved is really fantastic and we are really thankful to the school for everything it has done for her; we are so happy that she will be continuing her studies in the sixth form  from September”

“We are so grateful for everything the academy has done for my child. My son has achieved his full potential because of the care and high quality education the academy has provided throughout his journey. When he started secondary school, he was feeling very nervous and he has grown into a very happy, confident and mature young person. We couldn’t have asked for more from the academy. Thank you.”

“My child has thrived at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. The teachers are fantastic, and the school offers so many opportunities for growth.”

“We couldn’t be happier with our decision to send our child to Leigh Academy Hugh Christie. The environment is nurturing, and the academic standards are impressive.”

Visit Us

We invite you to visit Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and see for yourself why so many families choose our Academy. Schedule a tour today and discover the difference we can make in your child’s education and experiences.

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