How many pupils does Leigh Academy Snowfields have?

Leigh Academy Snowfields has 303 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Snowfields's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Snowfields was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Leigh Academy Snowfields perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Leigh Academy Snowfields achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.1 in 2025/26.

Is Leigh Academy Snowfields part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Leigh Academy Snowfields?

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

Leigh Academy Snowfields

Popesfield Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA

Outstanding

Inspected 27 June 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

20.1

Attainment 8

11–18

Ages

303

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Leigh Academy Snowfields

Leigh Academy Snowfields is a free school special in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 303 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.1 (2025/26). 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 303 / 372 (81%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

32.7%

Free school meals

0.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

17.4%

Overall absence

39.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, 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.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

11.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

£52,718

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,920 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

9.7% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

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.

£21,076

Spend per pupil

£26,693

Income per pupil

46%

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: Popesfield Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA
Phone: 01622250050
Head Teacher: Dee Pickerill
Website: https://leighacademysnowfields.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Snowfields?: Leigh Academy Snowfields is a free school special in Maidstone, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Snowfields have?: Leigh Academy Snowfields has 303 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Academy Snowfields's Ofsted rating?: Leigh Academy Snowfields was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Leigh Academy Snowfields perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Leigh Academy Snowfields achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 20.1 in 2025/26.
Is Leigh Academy Snowfields part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leigh Academy Snowfields is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Snowfields?: Leigh Academy Snowfields is located at Popesfield Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA.

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