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Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Tunbridge Wells, TN12 8NJPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#479 of 13,686 nationally

About Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a state primary school in Tunbridge Wells, within the Kent local authority, and it stands out sharply in its local landscape. Among the 31 primary schools in Tunbridge Wells, it ranks first, placing it in the top five per cent of schools in the area. Its nearest outstanding-rated neighbour is Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, 3.9 kilometres away, but Leigh Academy Horsmonden itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, with some standout features. Across Kent’s 459 primary schools, it ranks 14th, and nationally it sits in the top four per cent of all primaries. The school’s top-performing peers in the same local authority include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which score highly on the same ranking metric. For families in the Tunbridge Wells area, this school is clearly a strong contender among local state options.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBack Lane, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN12 8NJ
HeadteacherHayley Sharp
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballDanceTennisAthleticsRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageSevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:40-08:40

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: leighacademyhorsmonden.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Leigh Academy Horsmonden has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.