Leigh Academy Mascalls vs The Quest School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Leigh Academy Mascalls
Tonbridge
The Quest School
Paddock Wood
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
5–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1227
26
Capacity
1450
30
Occupancy
85%
87%
FSM %
26.1%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Apr 2026
Sep 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
34.9%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
27.4
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
3%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
86
-
Retention
97%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
5%
-
Degree course
39%
-
Any L4+ destination
45%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
89
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Business Studies (44)
Psychology (42)
Psychology (38)
Mathematics (30)
Art and Design (Graphics) (28)
Computer Studies / Computing (28)
Design and Technology (Product Design) (26)
Textiles (24)