Leigh Academy Molehill

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Hereford Road, Maidstone, ME15 7NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Academy Molehill is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 21 January 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

An endless ambition shared by all staff ensures there are no limits to what pupils can accomplish. This starts in early years, where children develop a strong foundation that prepares them well for later learning. Pupils engage with a curriculum designed to ignite a passion for learning and knowing more. They take great pride in their work and are eloquent when talking about their learning. Dedicated and skilful staff remove barriers to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well. As a result, all pupils are exceptionally well prepared for future learning and success. A sense of calm and purposeful learning pervades the school. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect for their peers and the school values. They are incredibly polite, try hard and are proud of their achievements. Behaviour is exemplary because staff are consistent with their high expectations. Influential pupil leadership ensures that pupils' voices inform decisions about the school. Staff purposefully teach pupils important life skills, such as being open-minded. This means pupils articulate their views when debating big ideas such as 'Who are we?' One of many pupils report that the school feels 'perfect for them', reflecting the high-quality care and support they receive.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

39 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths21%

21%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

312 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals33%

33%, 6.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language24.7%

24.7%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9%

9%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Molehill

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leigh Academy Oaks0.2 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptional89% met the expected standard
Greenfields Community Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Tiger Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Senacre Wood Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Tree Tops0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Principal Danielle Hall
Address
Hereford Road, Maidstone, ME15 7ND
Local authority
Kent
URN
138195

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.