Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, ME19 5HDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in West Malling for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 123rd of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 12 February 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Early years
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 January 2026
Pupils are proud to be members of this school and describe it as a place where they feel part of a family. They say that everyone knows each other and that they can talk to any adult if they need help. Friendships matter to pupils, and they enjoy making friends across different classes. Pupils feel safe because they are listened to and supported. They are confident that staff help them to be the best versions of themselves. Pupils enjoy their learning and achieve well. They understand the importance of attending school regularly and on time because this means they do not miss learning. Pupils feel well known. In class, staff know what works well for pupils and provide this so that barriers to learning are reduced. Behaviour is very positive. Pupils are polite, caring and kind. They understand the school's values, such as compassion and respect, and show these in their interactions with others. Children in the early years wait patiently for their turn and older pupils quickly refocus after lively discussions about their ideas in mathematics lessons, for example. Pupils say that any issues that do happen are resolved quickly and fairly. Pupils enjoy taking responsibility, such as helping younger children and setting up playground zones. They are also proud to contribute to their community through charity events, litter picking and planting flowers. They look forward to activities like the 'race across Leybourne' and enjoy when the community joins them in school, such as for the fireworks display.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that the needs of all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and accurately so that support can be targeted effectively.
- Leaders should ensure that the curriculum enables younger pupils, including children in the early years, to develop secure handwriting skills that support their writing across the curriculum.
- Leaders should strengthen communication with parents and carers so they are well informed about their children's education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
32 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 216
Schools near Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Park Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Lunsford Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Brookfield Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brookfield Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lift St James the Great | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE TENAX SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Tina Holditch
- Phone
- 01732842008
- Address
- Rectory Lane North, Leybourne, West Malling, ME19 5HD
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 143987
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.