Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
98%
Capacity
211
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tonbridge and Malling community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 216 places).
Ofsted has rated Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tina Holditch, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8056th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 41 in Tonbridge and Malling.
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tonbridge and Malling, Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rectory Lane North, West Malling, Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5HD |
| Headteacher | Tina Holditch |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 216 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8056th of 13,686
Nationally
1187th of 2,034
In South East
28th of 41
In Tonbridge and Malling
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
52
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
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Contact Information
Rectory Lane North, West Malling
Tonbridge and Malling, ME19 5HD
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