Leigh Academy Molehill
Maidstone, ME15 7ND · Kent · primary school
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15th 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 — 9.8/10 against 2,182 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 62% | 5.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 38% | 3.58 |
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 Molehill overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, Young Voices Choir, Guitar Lessons, and Piano/Keyboard. Sports include table tennis, football, and hoops, while arts cover craft sessions and dance. Trips include Young Voices performing at the O2 and the Ukulele Festival. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How is the breakfast club integrated into the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Molehill
Overview
The report describes a school where “an endless ambition shared by all staff ensures there are no limits to what pupils can accomplish.” It highlights a “sense of calm and purposeful learning” where pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for future learning and success.” The inspection found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision to be Outstanding.
Strengths
- The “ambitious curriculum is highly effective,” with learning “carefully structured to build in a logical sequence” that helps pupils master skills and make connections across subjects.
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and “impeccable manners,” with instances of unkindness being “so very rare” due to deeply embedded values of respect.
- All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, “achieve exceptionally well” and receive effective support to participate fully.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making “excellent progress” through “meticulously designed” learning that prepares them well for later education.
- Pupils read with “impressive accuracy and confidence,” supported by a systematic approach to phonics and daily practice with “ambitious texts.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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