Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
URN: 147409 • Tonbridge TN12 6JE
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
- URN
- 147409
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Thomas Moore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01892833654
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Kent Road, Tonbridge TN12 6JE
Summary
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a mixed primary academy located in Tonbridge, Kent, with a current enrolment of 616 pupils and a capacity for 630. The school operates as a three-form entry institution and is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment. Under the leadership of Principal Tom Moore, the academy emphasises the values of aspiration, respect, and perseverance, aiming to support every child’s academic, social, and emotional development.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is broad and balanced, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The school offers specialist teaching in subjects such as Music, French, and Physical Education, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that promote holistic learning. The academy prides itself on its strong community ties and the active involvement of parents, which contribute to a supportive educational atmosphere.
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is dedicated to nurturing the whole child, encouraging students to explore their interests and achieve excellence in a collaborative environment. The school’s ethos reflects a commitment to high standards and the well-being of both pupils and staff.
The curriculum at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is broad and balanced, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The school offers specialist teaching in subjects such as Music, French, and Physical Education, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that promote holistic learning. The academy prides itself on its strong community ties and the active involvement of parents, which contribute to a supportive educational atmosphere.
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is dedicated to nurturing the whole child, encouraging students to explore their interests and achieve excellence in a collaborative environment. The school’s ethos reflects a commitment to high standards and the well-being of both pupils and staff.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 616
- Boys
- 322
- Girls
- 294
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 616 | 322 | 294 | 630 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 616 | 328 | 288 | 630 | 19.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 599 | 312 | 287 | 630 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 599 | 312 | 287 | 630 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 606 | 322 | 284 | 630 | 16.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 620 | 314 | 306 | 630 | 13.70 |
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