Leigh Academy Bearsted

About Leigh Academy Bearsted

Leigh Academy Bearsted is a free school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 390 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

390 / 446 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Popesfield Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA

Phone

01622250040

Head Teacher

Jane Tipple

Website

https://bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Bearsted?

Leigh Academy Bearsted is a free school in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Leigh Academy Bearsted have?

Leigh Academy Bearsted has 390 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Bearsted's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Bearsted was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Leigh Academy Bearsted perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Leigh Academy Bearsted met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leigh Academy Bearsted part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Academy Bearsted is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leigh Academy Bearsted?

Leigh Academy Bearsted is located at Popesfield Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA.