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Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Tunbridge Wells, TN12 6JEPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
74 1st-choice / 81 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3044 of 13,686 nationally

About Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a state primary school in Tunbridge Wells that clearly appeals to local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 103 applications for 81 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.27 applicants per place. Of those 103 applications, 74 were first-preference choices, and all 74 of those families were offered a place. That's a strong signal that parents who really want their child here tend to get in, though the overall competition means it's not a guaranteed spot for everyone. The school has capacity for 630 pupils and currently has 616 on roll, so it's running very close to full. While there's no parent view survey data available to back this up directly, the oversubscription figures suggest a solid local reputation. The headteacher is Thomas Moore, and the school is non-religious, co-educational, and caters for children aged 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOld Kent Road, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, TN12 6JE
HeadteacherThomas Moore
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils616
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
School Capacity616 / 630 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingNetballDanceRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:20-18:00

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

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