How many pupils does Leigh Academy Paddock Wood have?

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood has 616 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

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

86% of pupils at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is located at Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE.

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE

Good

Inspected 8 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

86%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

616

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 616 pupils on roll. It is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 616 / 630 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

22.2%

Free school meals

10.4%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

7.5%

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)

86%

Expected standard (RWM)

21%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

9.7%

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.

24.86

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

25.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

17.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£49,274

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,432 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£5,161

Spend per pupil

£5,963

Income per pupil

59%

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: Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE
Phone: 01892833654
Headteacher: Thomas Moore
Website: www.leighacademypaddockwood.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?: Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is an academy converter in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Leigh Academy Paddock Wood have?: Leigh Academy Paddock Wood has 616 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood's Ofsted rating?: Leigh Academy Paddock Wood was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).
How does Leigh Academy Paddock Wood perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 86% of pupils at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?: Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is located at Old Kent Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE.

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