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Leigh Academy Oaks

Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX

Outstanding

Inspected 21 September 2021

Outstanding
Ofsted
89%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
225
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Leigh Academy Oaks

Leigh Academy Oaks is an academy sponsor led in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 225 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% 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
225 / 213 (106%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Last Ofsted Inspection
21 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

38.9%
Free school meals
15.6%
EAL
4.4%
SEN support
9.3%
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)

89%
Expected standard (RWM)
30%
Higher standard (RWM)
110
Avg reading score
109
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%
Overall absence
13.4%
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.

10.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24
9.89
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
£50,044
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 27% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,972 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
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.

£6,727
Spend per pupil
£7,764
Income per pupil
58%
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
Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX
Phone
01622755960
Principal
Luke Coulson

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Oaks?
Leigh Academy Oaks is an academy sponsor led in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Oaks have?
Leigh Academy Oaks has 225 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Academy Oaks's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Oaks was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).
How does Leigh Academy Oaks perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
89% of pupils at Leigh Academy Oaks met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leigh Academy Oaks part of an academy trust?
Yes — Leigh Academy Oaks is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Oaks?
Leigh Academy Oaks is located at Oak Tree Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9AX.

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