Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

28/08/2026

Welcome Back! We are really looking forward to seeing all the lovely Leigh Academy Paddock Wood families after the summer break.
We hope you have a great Bank Holiday weekend and we'll see you all on Tuesday 1st September. 😊

16/07/2026

Sensational primary results- Key Stage 2 results, 2026 (provisional)

On 16 July, Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) received their Key Stage 2 results for 2026 across fifteen primary academies. 85% of LAT pupils achieved the combined expected standard compared to the national average of 63%. All academies were well above the national average, which is a remarkable achievement.

The top performing academies in relation to the combined national standard for Key Stage 2 were:

Leigh Academy Dartford – 96%
Leigh Academy Oaks – 92%
Leigh Stationers’ Primary Academy – 90%
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard - 90%
Leigh Academy Hartley - 90%
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood - 89%

It is clear that pupils continue to get off to a flying start in LAT primary academies and their results are testament to the exceptional work of our dedicated staff. It is no surprise that 75% of LAT primary academies were judged “Outstanding” by Ofsted under the old inspection framework and that Ofsted has awarded multiple “Exceptional” grades in the Trust’s two primary inspections since November 2025 under the new framework. This is far in excess of the proportion of primaries nationally to achieve such accolades.

To read the full article please visit: https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/2026/07/sensational-primary-results/

15/07/2026

Looking for a Reception place for September 2027?

Find out why Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is the perfect fit for your child at one of our Open Events! Reserve your place here: https://lapw.applicaa.com/events/019e8816-54df-769a-849f-2c3f8f9eab8c

Open Mornings:
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Thursday 5th October 2026
Monday 23rd November 2026

🕓 9.00am- 10.30am
📍Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6JE

01/07/2026

Open Events for September 2027 admissions!

We're excited to welcome families to our academy Open Mornings! Follow this link to reserve your place: https://lapw.applicaa.com/events/019e8816-54df-769a-849f-2c3f8f9eab8c

Open Mornings:
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Thursday 5th October 2026
Monday 23rd November 2026

🕓 9.00am- 10.30am
📍Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6JE

17/06/2026

Open Events for September 2027 admissions!

Head over to our website to reserve your space or follow the link below.

Open Mornings:
Wednesday 30th September 2026
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Thursday 5th October 2026
Monday 23rd November 2026

🕓 9.00am- 10.30am
📍Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6JE

Book here: https://lapw.applicaa.com/events/019e8816-54df-769a-849f-2c3f8f9eab8c

09/06/2026

Thinking about your child's school journey for September 2027?

Bookings go live for our popular EYFS Open Event from Monday 15th June here: https://www.leighacademypaddockwood.org.uk/

26/05/2026

You may have already seen the fantastic news, but we are thrilled to see Leigh Academy Mascalls achieve their 'best-ever' Ofsted outcomes! 🏆✨

In case you missed it, head over to their page or website to read more!

Book a tour or attend our open events to come and see Leigh Academy Mascalls for yourself!

Open Evening
Wednesday 30th September | 4:00pm – 7:00pm (Principal’s Talks: 5:00pm and 6:00pm)

Open Mornings
Time: 9:15am – 11:00am (Principal’s Talk at 10:15am)

Tuesday 6th October
Thursday 8th October
Tuesday 13th October
Thursday 15th October

Post-16 Open Evening
Thursday 12th November | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Ready to visit?
Book your place here: https://leighacademymascalls.org.uk/

27/02/2026

Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in three categories at the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards. These awards represent a national benchmark for excellence, celebrating the transformative impact and collective achievements of the UK’s leading multi-academy trusts.

The Trust has been shortlisted for:
▪️Large MAT of the Year
▪️Trust Executive Team of the Year
▪️CEO of the Year

These nominations recognise the Trust’s sustained commitment to delivering educational excellence and the collective strength of its leadership.

While the individual nomination for CEO of the Year acknowledges exceptional individual leadership, the Trust would like to emphasise that this achievement also reflects the collective dedication of staff, governors and the wider executive team, whose collaborative approach continues to drive positive outcomes for all students.

Winners will be announced at the MAT Excellence Awards ceremony on Thursday 18th June 2026.

Read more here: https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/2026/02/leigh-academies-trust-shortlisted-for-prestigious-mat-excellence-awards/

28/01/2026

An education academy which oversees schools across Kent has been declared among the “very best nationally” for its work with disadvantaged pupils.

27/01/2026

We are proud to be one of the Leigh Academies Trust academies to have received formal recognition from the Secretary of State for Education for our work with disadvantaged pupils. Please follow the link in the post to read more!

We are incredibly proud to announce that several of our academies have received formal recognition from the Secretary of State for Education, for achieving strong attainment outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

In her letter to our academies, the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson, wrote:

“Your school’s performance places it among the very best nationally... This success reflects the dedication of your staff and the hard work of your pupils. It shows what can be achieved when ambition and commitment come together.”

Congratulations to the following academies on this fantastic achievement:
Leigh Academy Blackheath
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Leigh Academy Dartford
Leigh Academy Halley
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Leigh Academy Molehill
Leigh Academy Oaks
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

Read the full story here:
https://leighacademiestrust.org.uk/2026/01/academies-recognised-by-the-secretary-of-state-for-outcomes-for-disadvantaged-pupils/