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Leigh Academy Snowfields

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Leigh Academy Snowfields

Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA

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Pupils
303
Ages
11-18
FSM
34.4%
Attainment 8
16.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
16.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
4.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.40
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Leigh Academy Snowfields

Leigh Academy Snowfields is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 16.4. The school has around 303 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Leigh Academy Snowfields, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Leigh Academy Snowfields

What is Leigh Academy Snowfields's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Snowfields received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Leigh Academy Snowfields's latest exam results?
Leigh Academy Snowfields: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 16.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Leigh Academy Snowfields located?
Leigh Academy Snowfields is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME14 5GA).
How many pupils attend Leigh Academy Snowfields?
Leigh Academy Snowfields has around 303 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Leigh Academy Snowfields with other schools?
View Leigh Academy Snowfields's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.