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Leigh Academy Hartley

Leigh Academy Hartley

Sevenoaks, DA3 8BTPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

107%

Capacity

450

Pupils

2.8x

Demand

About Leigh Academy Hartley

Leigh Academy Hartley is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sevenoaks community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 450 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Stuart Mitchell, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3219th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 38 in Sevenoaks.

Leigh Academy Hartley is a popular choice with families — it received 169 applications for 60 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Leigh Academy Hartley include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Eco Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sevenoaks, Leigh Academy Hartley is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRound Ash Way, Longfield, Sevenoaks, DA3 8BT
HeadteacherStuart Mitchell
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity450 / 420 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Oct 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)

3219th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

432nd of 2,034

In South East

Top 25%

13th of 38

In Sevenoaks

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

73%

Expected Standard

18%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:85%
Higher:37%
Writing
Expected:85%
Higher:23%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:92%
Higher:30%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +15%

'22/23

58%

'23/24

73%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Dining HallSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

60

Applications

169

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

72 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Academy Hartley

Leigh Academy Hartley has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01474702742www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk

Round Ash Way, Longfield

Sevenoaks, DA3 8BT

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Round Ash Way, Longfield

Sevenoaks, DA3 8BT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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