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Leigh Academy Hartley
Round Ash Way, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
450
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of October 2023, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 90% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 3% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 98.0 indicates it is among the best 2% of schools, reflecting strong parent satisfaction and community engagement. However, while the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 21%, further details on other areas of performance would provide a more comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2023Quality 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%. | 90% | Top 3% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Indian2.4%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
White Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.38312, 0.30103 · DA3 8BT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN139615
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Hartley rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Hartley was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2023.
Is Leigh Academy Hartley a good school?
Leigh Academy Hartley scores 98.0/100 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.
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