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Leigh Academy High Halstow

Medway, ME3 8TFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1308 of 13,686 nationally

About Leigh Academy High Halstow

Leigh Academy High Halstow sits in the Medway local authority, where it ranks third out of 55 primary schools — comfortably inside the top 10 per cent locally. That puts it just behind The Pilgrim School and Swingate Primary School, both of which share the top spot with a ranking score of 87, and ahead of Horsted Junior School on 80. The school is one of only four primaries in Medway to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, a distinction it earned in its most recent graded inspection in 2023. Headteacher Gemma Stangroom leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 109 applications for just 30 places, and 35 of those were first-preference choices. With 212 pupils on roll against a capacity of 236, it is running close to full, and the 11.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHarrison Drive, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8TF
HeadteacherGemma Stangroom
Local AuthorityMedway
Number of Pupils212
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity212 / 236 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallForest SchoolArt StudiosSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingDramaScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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