Leigh Academy Hartley

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.

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