The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 310
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 37.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Principal Laura Smith (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Location
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Molehill's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Molehill was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Molehill?
Leigh Academy Molehill currently has 310 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Molehill take?
Leigh Academy Molehill caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Molehill?
Leigh Academy Molehill is in Maidstone, ME15 7ND, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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