What is the Ofsted rating of Leigh Academy Bearsted?

Leigh Academy Bearsted has an Ofsted rating of "Outstanding", based on an inspection in 24 January 2023.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Bearsted have?

Leigh Academy Bearsted has 390 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Leigh Academy Bearsted?

The headteacher of Leigh Academy Bearsted is Jane Tipple.

What type of school is Leigh Academy Bearsted?

Leigh Academy Bearsted is a Free schools with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Leigh Academy Bearsted in?

Leigh Academy Bearsted is in the Kent local authority area.

Free schools Primary Open

Leigh Academy Bearsted

📍 Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA

Ofsted: Outstanding (24 January 2023)

390

Pupils

9.7%

Free school meals

1 September 2020

Opened

About this school

Leigh Academy Bearsted is a Free schools serving primary age pupils, located in Maidstone, Kent. The school has 390 pupils enrolled. It was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 24 January 2023. The Headteacher is Jane Tipple. The school is administered by Kent local authority. It belongs to LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2020.

School details

Head: Jane Tipple
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Kent
Gender: Mixed
URN: 147866

International affiliations

IB World School

IB PYP (Ages 3–12)

IBO code: 061971
IB since: 02 August 2022
IB region: Africa, Europe, Middle East
Country: United Kingdom

Contact

📞 01622250040 ✉️ Info@bearsted.latrust.org.uk 🌐 Visit website 📋 Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Leigh Academy Bearsted are handled by the school or the local authority (Kent). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

75%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →