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Leigh Academy Molehill

Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND

Not rated

Inspected 10 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
85%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
310
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Leigh Academy Molehill

Leigh Academy Molehill is an academy sponsor led in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 310 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
310 / 315 (98%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 December 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33%
Free school meals
24.7%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
10.3%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

85%
Expected standard (RWM)
21%
Higher standard (RWM)
113
Avg reading score
111
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%
Overall absence
9.6%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

13.7
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24
22.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +5.2 vs 2023/24
9.8
Teaching assistants (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
£52,141
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 27% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,423 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3.8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,968
Spend per pupil
£6,942
Income per pupil
63%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND
Phone
01622751729
Head of Academy
Laura Smith

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Molehill?
Leigh Academy Molehill is an academy sponsor led in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Molehill have?
Leigh Academy Molehill has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Leigh Academy Molehill perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
85% of pupils at Leigh Academy Molehill met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leigh Academy Molehill part of an academy trust?
Yes — Leigh Academy Molehill is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Molehill?
Leigh Academy Molehill is located at Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND.

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