Leigh Academy Peninsula East, Rochester
Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Rochester, part of Leigh Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 17th-highest of the 25 schools in Rochester with published results, and 9,982nd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Medway (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leigh Academy Peninsula East in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Leigh Academy Peninsula East reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Medway and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Leigh Academy Peninsula East
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Leigh Academy Peninsula East as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Leigh Academy Peninsula East
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leigh Academy Peninsula East are Leigh Academy High Halstow (3.2 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 84% maths); St James Church of England Primary Academy (3.5 miles, Good, 41% reading, 55% maths); Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough (4.2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 58% maths); and Lubbins Park Primary Academy (4.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths).
Leigh Academy Peninsula East's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Leigh Academy High HalstowSt James Church of England Primary AcademyHoo St Werburgh Primary School and the MarlboroughLubbins Park Primary Academy
The trust
Leigh Academy Peninsula East is one of 33 schools run by Leigh Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 81% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
5.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 22 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Leigh Academy Peninsula East.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Button Drive (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Medway (250).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Leigh Academy Peninsula East issued 5 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education.
At a Glance
22.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
25.4
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Leigh Academy Peninsula East
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Leigh Academy Peninsula East from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Leigh Academy Peninsula East is in Medway; for families living there:
Apply to Medway for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Leigh Academy Peninsula East
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
214 pupils
210 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Rochester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rochester
Across Medway council
Places available
3,675
Applications
3,130
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Medway council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
113
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
23.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,774
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,417
Per pupil
£1335k
Total funding
£88k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Leigh Academy Peninsula East
What are SATs results like at Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Of the pupils at Leigh Academy Peninsula East who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Leigh Academy Peninsula East's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Peninsula East was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2024.
What is the catchment area for Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
No fixed boundary. When Leigh Academy Peninsula East is oversubscribed, Medway allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Leigh Academy Peninsula East was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Classes at Leigh Academy Peninsula East average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Leigh Academy Peninsula East has around 230 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Leigh Academy Peninsula East in 2024/25. 10.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Apply through Medway's coordinated admissions process, naming Leigh Academy Peninsula East on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Medway is 25 (the median across 117 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Leigh Academy Peninsula East?
Leigh Academy Peninsula East is at Avery Way, Allhallows, Rochester, ME3 9HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)