Leigh Academy Langley Park
Edmett Way, Maidstone, ME17 3FA
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
445
Headteacher
Miss Sally Brading
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Leigh Academy Langley Park
Leigh Academy Langley Park is a primary academy in Maidstone, 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
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Ofsted's most recent visit confirmed the overall rating. It did not re-grade the individual areas.
Leigh Academy Langley Park admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Leigh Academy Langley Park 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 Langley Park 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 Langley Park results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Leigh Academy Langley Park
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision
Specialisms
- Autism
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Leigh Academy Langley Park
Nursery
Yes
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Leigh Academy Langley Park term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Leigh Academy Langley Park: frequently asked questions
What type of school is Leigh Academy Langley Park?
Leigh Academy Langley Park is a primary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does Leigh Academy Langley Park cover?
Leigh Academy Langley Park serves pupils aged 3 to 11.
What SEND support does Leigh Academy Langley Park offer?
Leigh Academy Langley Park is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.
What is Leigh Academy Langley Park's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Leigh Academy Langley Park Good after its inspection on 2 April 2025.
Where is Leigh Academy Langley Park?
Leigh Academy Langley Park is at Edmett Way, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 3FA.
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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