Leigh Primary School
Tonbridge, TN11 8QP · Kent · primary school
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157th 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 — 6.9/10 against 3,670 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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 Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. 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 (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club and Language Larks, play football, hockey, basketball or netball, and take part in dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 126 pupils against a stated capacity of 171. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Primary School
Overview
Leigh Primary School is described as a "small community school" where pupils are "kind and welcoming" and demonstrate "respect and tolerance." Leaders have driven "rapid changes" that have been "sustained," resulting in an "ambitious curriculum" that is "well taught" and ensures pupils achieve well in most subjects. The school fosters a "highly inclusive" environment where staff know pupils well, allowing individual needs to be "expertly met."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious" and features an "innovative approach" to organising mixed-age classes, enabling pupils to discuss learning with "confidence and with obvious enjoyment."
- Reading is "prioritised" with "well-targeted intervention" ensuring children who fall behind can "catch up and then keep up."
- Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) is "very well planned," helping pupils engage in debates about contemporary issues and preparing them for "life in modern Britain."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported," with "effective adaptations" removing barriers to learning and inclusion.
- Leaders and governors have worked effectively to set a strategy for improvement that has had a "demonstrable impact in a short period of time."
Areas to improve
- The teaching of mathematics is "inconsistent," meaning some pupils are "unsure of how to complete tasks or use the manipulatives they have been given as support."
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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