Leigh Academy Molehill
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
Pupil numbers and mix
312 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Leigh Academy Molehill
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Oaks | 0.2 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 89% met the expected standard |
| Greenfields Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Tiger Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Senacre Wood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Tree Tops | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% 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
- Phone
- 01622751729
- 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.