Leigh Academy Oaks
URN: 137881 • Maidstone ME15 9AX
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Academy Oaks
- URN
- 137881
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luke Coulson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01622755960
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone ME15 9AX
Summary
Leigh Academy Oaks is a mixed primary academy located in Maidstone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 225 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 213. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education, aiming to help every child reach their full potential. The principal, Mr. Luke Coulson, emphasises the importance of creating an engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and independence among students.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Oaks integrates the National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, ensuring a comprehensive and balanced educational experience. The school prioritises real-life learning opportunities and encourages pupils to become confident, independent learners. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the academy also supports children with special educational needs.
Leigh Academy Oaks is rated outstanding by Ofsted and actively involves parents and the community in the educational journey. The school hosts open events for prospective Year R admissions, inviting families to experience the learning environment firsthand. The ethos of the academy centres on nurturing lifelong learners who respect and care for their community and the world.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Oaks integrates the National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, ensuring a comprehensive and balanced educational experience. The school prioritises real-life learning opportunities and encourages pupils to become confident, independent learners. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, the academy also supports children with special educational needs.
Leigh Academy Oaks is rated outstanding by Ofsted and actively involves parents and the community in the educational journey. The school hosts open events for prospective Year R admissions, inviting families to experience the learning environment firsthand. The ethos of the academy centres on nurturing lifelong learners who respect and care for their community and the world.
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- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- send (sen)
- view all upcoming events (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Loose Primary School (79.1)
- Allington Primary School (76.2)
- Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School (76.2)
- Leigh Academy Bearsted (73.7)
- Jubilee Primary School (71.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 213
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 38.60
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 107 | 118 | 213 | 38.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 218 | 103 | 115 | 213 | 39.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 107 | 105 | 213 | 39.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 107 | 105 | 213 | 39.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 194 | 101 | 93 | 213 | 37.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 187 | 97 | 90 | 189 | 31.00 |
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