Leigh Academy Tree Tops

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9EZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Academy Tree Tops is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 14th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 27 June 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 November 2024

Pupils and staff at Tree Tops live by the three school rules: be kind, be ready, be ambitious. It is an inclusive school community, where everyone is valued for who they are. Each pupil's individuality and uniqueness shines, while living up to the school's high expectations of their behaviour and conduct. Pupils are polite, respectful and move around the school calmly. They play happily at social times. Relationships are based on mutual respect. In lessons, pupils are engaged and focused. They take their learning seriously and try their best. As a result, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum, as seen in published outcomes. The school's provision for pupil's personal development underpins all aspects of school life. Woven through the academic and wider curriculum are well-considered opportunities, experiences and activities that help to prepare pupils for life beyond Tree Tops. For example, older pupils can develop their leadership skills by being a member of pupil parliament or a house captain. There is a sharp focus on developing pupils' communication skills so that they can clearly share their thoughts and feelings. The 'profile for success' helps pupils to be reflective and develop their aspiration for what they can accomplish in their future.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

38 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths16%

16%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

341 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals45.5%

45.5%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.8%

23.8%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.4%

9.4%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Academy Tree Tops

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Senacre Wood Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Langley Park0.5 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Molehill0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding85% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Oaks0.9 milesReport card: Strong standard to exceptional89% 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
Miss Denise White
Address
Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9EZ
Local authority
Kent
URN
137882

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.