Leigh Academy Horsmonden

Primary
Academy
Ages 5 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Back Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, TN12 8NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a primary school in Tonbridge for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 9th of 21 primary schools in Tonbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

195 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals10.3%

10.3%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.2%

8.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.1%

2.1%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Horsmonden

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	80% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	86% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Marden	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 5 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Sharp
Phone: 01892722529
Website: leighacademyhorsmonden.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Back Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, TN12 8NJ
Local authority: Kent
URN: 147280

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.