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
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.
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.
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- term dates (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)
- Jubilee Primary School (71.5)
- Allington Primary School (70.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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