How many pupils does Leigh Primary School have?

Leigh Primary School has 134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Leigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024).

How does Leigh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Leigh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Leigh Primary School?

Leigh Primary School is located at The Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8QP.

Leigh Primary School

The Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8QP

Good

Inspected 7 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

134

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Leigh Primary School

Leigh Primary School is a community school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 134 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 134 / 171 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

19%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

34.3%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

5.6%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

9.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

£43,330

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,851 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

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.

£8,783

Spend per pupil

£8,634

Income per pupil

44%

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: The Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8QP
Phone: 01732832660
Headteacher: Jenna Halfhide
Website: www.leighprimaryschool.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leigh Primary School?: Leigh Primary School is a community school in Tonbridge, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Leigh Primary School have?: Leigh Primary School has 134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Leigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2024).
How does Leigh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Leigh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Leigh Primary School?: Leigh Primary School is located at The Green, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8QP.

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