Leigh Academy Bearsted

URN: 147866 • Maidstone ME14 5GA

Overview

Name
Leigh Academy Bearsted
URN
147866
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jane Tipple (since 2025)
Telephone
01622250040
Website
Visit
Address
Popesfield Way, Maidstone ME14 5GA

Summary

Leigh Academy Bearsted is a mixed primary free school located in Maidstone, Kent, accommodating 390 pupils with a capacity of 446. The school is committed to nurturing open-minded, successful learners through a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This inquiry-based learning framework encourages independent thinking and personal success, fostering lifelong learners who are equipped to understand and engage with their global context.

The school prides itself on its outstanding Ofsted rating across all areas, reflecting its dedication to high educational standards. The curriculum is designed to develop critical thinking, effective communication, and creativity among students, promoting a culture of reflection and adaptation. Additionally, Leigh Academy Bearsted offers Little Bears Nursery, providing care and early education for children aged 3 to 4 years.

Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with open events for prospective families to explore the learning environment and ask questions. The academy aims to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where all learners can thrive.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
446
Pupils
390
Boys
186
Girls
204
FSM %
9.70
Open date
2020-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 390 186 204 446 9.70
2024-09-11 326 152 174 446 10.40
2023-09-11 177 88 89 446 9.60
2022-09-11 177 88 89 446 9.60
2021-09-11 62 33 29 446 6.70
2020-09-11 446

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