The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
11% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Tina Holditch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5HD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy take?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is in West Malling, ME19 5HD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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