Leigh Academy Marden

About Leigh Academy Marden

Leigh Academy Marden is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Maidstone community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 322 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 275 places).

Ofsted has rated Leigh Academy Marden "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Penning, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1769th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 44 in Maidstone.

Leigh Academy Marden is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Leigh Academy Marden include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Maidstone, Leigh Academy Marden 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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