Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
West Malling, ME19 5HD · Kent · primary school
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213rd 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 — 7.5/10 against 4,174 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 216. 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 new Ofsted reporting framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection found that pupils generally achieve well, with outcomes in national tests typically in line with or above national averages. Leaders have developed a broad curriculum and maintain high standards of behaviour and attendance, creating a "calm and welcoming environment" where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with 2025 results showing more pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics than nationally.
- Leaders respond swiftly to performance dips, such as adapting multiplication teaching after weaker Year 4 check results.
- Attendance is positive and consistently in line with national averages, with targeted support for those with concerns.
- Pupils treat each other with "kindness and respect," contributing to a positive culture where older pupils support younger peers.
- Staff have secure subject knowledge and deliver key concepts clearly, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, make progress.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the needs of all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and accurately.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum enables younger pupils to develop secure handwriting skills that support their writing across the curriculum.
- Leaders should strengthen communication with parents and carers so they are well informed about their children’s education.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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