Leigh Academy Hartley
Wellfield, Longfield, LA9 5FQ
Pupils
450
Ages
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
450
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Mitchell
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Outstanding
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Leigh Academy Hartley
Leigh Academy Hartley is a primary academy in Longfield, Kent, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a nursery.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 10/10/2023
Quality of Education
How well pupils are taught and what they learn
Behaviour and Attitudes
How pupils behave and their attitude to learning
Personal Development
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Leadership and Management
How well the school is run
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Leigh Academy Hartley admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Leigh Academy Hartley does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Leigh Academy Hartley is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerLeigh Academy Hartley results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Leigh Academy Hartley
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Leigh Academy Hartley
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Leigh Academy Hartley term dates: Leigh Academy Hartley term dates
Autumn 1
1 Sep to 16 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 5 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 21 Jul
INSET days (school closed to pupils)
Staff training days confirmed by Leigh Academy Hartley.
- 4 January 2027
- 12 February 2027
Leigh Academy Hartley: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Leigh Academy Hartley?
Leigh Academy Hartley is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Leigh Academy Hartley cover?
Leigh Academy Hartley serves pupils aged 3 to 11.
What SEND support does Leigh Academy Hartley offer?
Leigh Academy Hartley is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.
What is Leigh Academy Hartley's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Leigh Academy Hartley Outstanding after its inspection on 10 October 2023.
Where is Leigh Academy Hartley?
Leigh Academy Hartley is at Round Ash Way, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Autumn 2026.
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