Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a mixed primary school based in Paddock Wood, near Tonbridge for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 619 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Tonbridge. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mr Thomas Moore.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Good at its inspection on 8 November 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 86% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 95.7% (absence 4.3%) (2024/25). Around 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

For Reception intake you apply for a place at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline in January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year. For In Year Admissions please visit their website.

SEND at a glance

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood contact details and location

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is at Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 6JE. The school office can be reached on 01892 833654. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.