Leigh Academy Hartley
Longfield, DA3 8BT · Kent · primary school
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5th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,547 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh Academy Hartley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 21.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Golf, Choir, Cricket, Gardening, Art, and Coding. Sports options cover Kickboxing, Rugby, Football, Netball, and Basketball. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How is the after-school club structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Hartley
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this school, becoming “inquisitive and independent” while behaving “impeccably” in lessons. The report describes a “calm and purposeful environment” where children “delight in learning” and achieve highly across all subjects. Leaders have developed a “carefully planned curriculum” that meets pupil needs extremely well from Nursery onwards.
Strengths
- Teachers “model and explain learning superbly well,” helping pupils build “deep understanding” and make “secure connections” between topics.
- The school has an “ambitious approach to reading,” ensuring pupils become “increasingly fluent readers” who enjoy discussing stories.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “accurately” and provide “well-thought-through adaptations.”
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, showing “great sensitivity” when learning about different faiths and embracing “cultural differences.”
- Parents are “effusive about the school,” appreciating how the depth of learning prepares pupils “extremely well for their next steps.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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