Leigh Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | The Green, TN11 8QP |
| School Website | www.leighprimaryschool.com |
| Telephone | 1732832660 |
| URN | 118278 |
School Census
| Total | 161 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/77 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.2%/47.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 29 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Good |
| 21/09/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 14/10/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07 February 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 21 September 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 October 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 14 October 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 June 2013 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 01 March 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 June 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 January 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | 3.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | -2.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 4.6 |
| Writing Progress | 2.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.0 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 25% |
| no | 75% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 70% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |