The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Stangroom (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harrison Drive, High Halstow, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8TF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy High Halstow's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy High Halstow was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy High Halstow?
Leigh Academy High Halstow currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy High Halstow take?
Leigh Academy High Halstow caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Academy High Halstow?
Leigh Academy High Halstow is in Rochester, ME3 8TF, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy High Halstow have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Academy High Halstow does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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