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Leigh Academy Snowfields
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5GA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.8 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
303
Capacity
372
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 16.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 9% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 4% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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51.28170, 0.55978 · ME14 5GA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN147870
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Academy Snowfields rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Academy Snowfields was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Leigh Academy Snowfields a good school?
Leigh Academy Snowfields scores 57.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Leigh Academy Snowfields in GCSEs?
Leigh Academy Snowfields achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.5. 9% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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