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Leigh Academy Molehill
Hereford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 7ND, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
310
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts an impressive 85% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Additionally, 82% of parents express satisfaction, indicating strong community support. However, while the school excels academically, limited data on higher standards suggests room for further improvement in challenging students to achieve their full potential.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child is happy
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
School has high expectations
90%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.8%
White Other16.1%
Black African9.0%
Mixed Other5.5%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.24991, 0.54487 · ME15 7ND
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN138195
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Molehill rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Molehill was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Leigh Academy Molehill a good school?
Leigh Academy Molehill scores 98.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Leigh Academy Molehill?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh Academy Molehill receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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