Leigh Academy Langley Park, Maidstone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school combines high academic standards with a strong focus on developing responsible, ambitious pupils. Children learn to read fluently and confidently from an early age, and benefit from a carefully planned curriculum that helps them understand and respect each other's differences. The school provides wonderful opportunities for all pupils - including those with additional needs - to discover their talents through performances, sports, music and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Effective teaching approaches that help pupils build deep subject knowledge and remember learning well
- Systematic phonics and early reading curriculum delivered expertly from Nursery onwards
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who are fully included in school life
- Strong inclusive culture where pupils are kind to one another and celebrate differences
- Rich range of experiences including performances, music lessons, sports clubs and end-of-term exhibitions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Seasonal productions, extravaganzas, instrumental music lessons, band performances, cricket, tag rugby, end-of-term exhibitions, community visits to care homes, career workshops, workshops on drug safety and water safety awareness
Leigh Academy Langley Park is a primary school with high aspirations for both academic and personal success. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
20.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 72% to 83%. Maths has improved from 68% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
448 pupils
420 capacity
28 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Maidstone
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Maidstone
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.66366%
Overall absence
9.7035%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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