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Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone·South East·Free School
PrimaryFree SchoolAges 3–11Co-edNone
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Leigh Academy Bearsted is a primary free school in Maidstone, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 390 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 37.5%, 10% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.1%.
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Leigh Academy Bearsted has an overall absence rate of 5.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Leigh Academy Bearsted is 37.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Leigh Academy Bearsted has 390 pupils on roll.
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Leigh Academy Bearsted was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Leigh Academy Bearsted is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Leigh Academy Bearsted's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
60/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
27/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bearsted Rail Station
1.3km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Maidstone area
6.4
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.