Leigh Academy Molehill
URN: 138195 • Maidstone ME15 7ND
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Smith (since 2025) , Head of Academy
- Telephone
- 01622751729
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hereford Road, Maidstone ME15 7ND
Summary
Leigh Academy Molehill is a mixed primary academy located in Maidstone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 310 pupils and a capacity of 315. The school is dedicated to fostering a culture of high expectations and prioritises the individual needs of its students, aiming to create confident and resilient learners. The principal, Mrs. Laura Smith, emphasises a commitment to providing every pupil with the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary for success in both their academic and personal lives.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Molehill is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning through a variety of intellectual, physical, and creative activities. The school also focuses on nurturing spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness, ensuring that students develop respect, responsibility, and self-discipline. Additionally, the academy offers a nursery, Little Moles, which provides daily sessions and wrap-around care for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Leigh Academy Molehill is proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in all areas, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education. The school actively engages with the local community and works collaboratively to support the well-being and development of its pupils.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Molehill is designed to promote a lifelong love of learning through a variety of intellectual, physical, and creative activities. The school also focuses on nurturing spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness, ensuring that students develop respect, responsibility, and self-discipline. Additionally, the academy offers a nursery, Little Moles, which provides daily sessions and wrap-around care for children aged 3 to 5 years.
Leigh Academy Molehill is proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in all areas, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education. The school actively engages with the local community and works collaboratively to support the well-being and development of its pupils.
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- term dates (other)
- admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements 2025-26 (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 310
- Boys
- 161
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 310 | 161 | 149 | 315 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 304 | 160 | 144 | 315 | 40.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 299 | 150 | 149 | 315 | 47.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 299 | 150 | 149 | 315 | 47.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 271 | 138 | 133 | 315 | 49.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 280 | 149 | 131 | 315 | 44.60 |
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