Located in Maidstone, Leigh Academy Bearsted is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Leigh Academy Bearsted currently has around 390 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 9.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.5%). other white pupils make up about 15.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA |
| Website: | https://bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01622250040 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jane Tipple |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147866 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 446 |
| Number of Pupils: | 390 |
| Number of Boys: | 186 |
| Number of Girls: | 204 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.50% | 201 |
| Other White | 15.40% | 60 |
| African | 9.50% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 21 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Bearsted Popesfield Way , Weavering ME14 5GA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Provender Way , Grove Green ME14 5TZ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roseacre Junior School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 3out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurnham Church of England Infant School The Landway , Bearsted ME14 4BL | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Science and Technology Maidstone New Cut Road , ME14 5GQ | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Park School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinters Boys' School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Valley Park Community School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DT | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Invicta Grammar School Huntsman Lane , ME14 5DS | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Snowfields Popesfield Way , ME14 5GA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eylesden Court Preparatory School Bearsted House , Bearsted ME14 4EB | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Threshold Learning Centre Howard De Walden , Bluett Street ME14 2UG | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Isp Maidstone Melville Road , ME15 7UT | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA ACADEMY 27 & 29 EARL STREET , MAIDSTONE ME14 1PF | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.