Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Tonbridge, TN12 8NJ · Kent · primary school
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138th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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 Horsmonden overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club and School Council, and participate in football, netball, rugby, running, and cheerleading.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical lunchtime look like for a child involved in multiple sports? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this academy, supported by a “culture of personal growth” and high-quality leadership. The school is described as “calm and orderly,” with staff delivering a clearly structured curriculum that helps pupils build vital knowledge and strong character.
Strengths
- Personal development is “exceptionally well-developed,” fostering pupils’ character through initiatives like the ‘Horsmonden Heroes’ awards.
- The curriculum is “clearly structured,” with teachers systematically recapping key concepts to ensure understanding before introducing new ideas.
- Reading is of “central importance,” with daily phonics sessions and well-selected texts helping pupils build knowledge across subjects.
- Staff feel “highly supported” and benefit from high-quality training, while their workload is carefully considered.
- Relationships are “good natured and warm,” with pupils feeling safe and problems being “quickly resolved.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils have “gaps in their prior knowledge” and “insufficient understanding of some of the key knowledge,” making it harder to connect to new learning. The school should continue adapting the curriculum to help pupils deepen their knowledge and skills across the whole curriculum.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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