The short version
81% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 303
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 34.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Dee Pickerill
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Academy Bearsted
Primary · Very close
Roseacre Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
School of Science and Technology Maidstone
Secondary · 1.4km away
Valley Park School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Invicta Grammar School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough
Primary · 1.9km away
Madginford Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Leigh Academy Snowfields a selective school?
No. Leigh Academy Snowfields is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Leigh Academy Snowfields's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Snowfields was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Snowfields?
Leigh Academy Snowfields currently has 303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Academy Snowfields take?
Leigh Academy Snowfields caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Leigh Academy Snowfields?
Leigh Academy Snowfields is in Maidstone, ME14 5GA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Academy Snowfields have a sixth form?
Yes, Leigh Academy Snowfields has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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