Leigh Academy Oaks, Maidstone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leigh Academy Oaks excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils to achieve far above average results, transforming children who start with below-average knowledge and skills into confident, capable learners. The school provides a wealth of enrichment opportunities that many pupils might not access elsewhere, developing their character, communication skills and understanding of the world. With exceptional teaching, a carefully designed curriculum and genuine care for every child's wellbeing, the school helps all pupils flourish and prepares them exceptionally well for their future.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil achievement, especially for disadvantaged pupils who consistently exceed national averages
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum delivered through high-quality teaching with excellent staff training
- Highly inclusive culture with swift identification and tailored support for pupils with additional needs
- Outstanding personal development and wellbeing programmes including enrichment opportunities and character-building schemes
- Strong attendance rates above national average following effective leadership intervention
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Pupil employment scheme, police cadet scheme, clubs, visits, careers fair
Leigh Academy Oaks is an exceptional school where pupils achieve highly across all key stages, with disadvantaged pupils achieving notably above the national average. Leaders have created an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that supports all pupils to flourish and develop secure foundations for their future.
At a Glance
39.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has remained stable at around 89%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
211 pupils
213 capacity
2 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(14)
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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
5.81375%
Overall absence
13.45029%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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