The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 616
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Moore (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood currently has 616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Paddock Wood take?
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is in Tonbridge, TN12 6JE, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Paddock Wood have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Academy Paddock Wood does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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