Leigh Academy Tree Tops
Maidstone, ME15 9EZ · Kent · primary school
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150th 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 — 8.0/10 against 1,380 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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 Tree Tops overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming lessons, off-site external visits, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 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 are swimming lessons scheduled within the timetable? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Academy Tree Tops
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work may have "improved significantly across all areas" since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The school is described as an "inclusive school community" where pupils are "polite, respectful" and achieve highly across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The "ambitious curriculum" features a clear "learning pathway" that helps pupils "effectively build on and remember what they have been taught."
- Early reading and mathematics are "taught consistently well," with gaps in knowledge "quickly addressed" and pupils with SEND achieving well through "effective adaptations."
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary behaviour," gaining independence to resolve conflicts while maintaining "mutual respect" in relationships.
- Personal development is strong, with opportunities for leadership, career exploration, and outdoor learning in spaces like the "woodland walk" and "science garden."
- Leaders and the trust provide an "effective balance of challenge and support," ensuring staff feel well supported and their workload is considered.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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