Dear Stakeholders,
RE: Renaming our academies
At their meeting in December 2023, Directors of Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) decided unanimously that now is an appropriate time to rename our academies. This programme has been phased in from September 2024. The decision has followed extensive discussions with our local board governors, academy leadership teams, founding sponsor, Sir Geoffrey Leigh, and livery company partners. Academies themselves will not be expected to make any financial contributions towards these changes.
Consequently, from September 2025, Ebbsfleet Academy will change its name to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet. All associated branding will be updated to reflect this change, which will include student uniforms. To minimise any cost to parents, all existing uniform items currently in circulation can continue to be worn until they are phased out. In consultation with our uniform providers, any new items of uniform purchased for next academic year will reflect this change of name.
What is the benefit of renaming the academies?
Clearer brand identity will reinforce the fact we are one community and we can use this to attract staff and students to be part of the Leigh network. We have seen that staff recruitment is influenced by a clear LAT link and that retention is better in LAT too. We have observed first-hand in recent times the keenness of potential leaders to join us because of the Trust identity.
Transition Plan
We appreciate your support during this transition and encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding this change. This change will bring exciting opportunities to our school which will benefit all of the children. If you have any further questions, please contact us at admin@ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk.
Yours sincerely,
Gurjit Kaur Shergill | Principal
