Leigh Academy Bearsted

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Maidstone, ME145GA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Popesfield Way
Weavering
Maidstone, ME145GA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147866
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
326
Free School Meals
12.0% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.3 (7.2 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
36
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
326 pupils
3-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Open-minded Successful learners Lifelong learners

Curriculum Highlights

IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) Accredited IB PYP academy

Wraparound Care

Little Bears Nursery provides daily wrap-around care for children from 3 to 4 years old.

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