The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,238
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jo Brooks (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6LT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Mascalls a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Mascalls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Mascalls's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Mascalls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Mascalls?
Leigh Academy Mascalls currently has 1,238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Mascalls take?
Leigh Academy Mascalls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Mascalls?
Leigh Academy Mascalls is in Tonbridge, TN12 6LT, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Mascalls have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Mascalls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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