Leigh Academy Langley Park
Maidstone, ME17 3FX · Kent · primary school
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102nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 3,377 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
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 Langley Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 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 have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing an intake above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Langley Park
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one. The report highlights a school with “high aspirations” where pupils achieve well and behave calmly.
Strengths
- Pupils are “highly inclusive of different needs, cultures and backgrounds” and take responsibility for their actions.
- The curriculum is “well-constructed and carefully mapped out,” ensuring pupils build a “deep subject knowledge base.”
- Teaching approaches are “highly effective,” with staff precisely checking understanding and correcting misconceptions.
- The school is “adept at identifying and understanding the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.”
- Attendance is typically regular, with effective collaboration to support those whose rates fall below expectations.
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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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