SchoolScoresLeigh Academy Tree Tops
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Brishing Lane, Park Wood, Maidstone, ME15 9EZ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Maidstone comparisons use the 22 of its 46 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 24 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Maidstone | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 21st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 17th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Maidstone. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Maidstone figures pool parents at the Maidstone schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
38 pupils in this year group.
66% — 4 points above the Kent average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 36 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 3rd highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 48.2% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 14th highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 46 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 32nd highest of 43 state primary schools in Maidstone. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Senacre Wood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Langley Park 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Molehill 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Oaks 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 exceptional, 1 strong · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfields Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tiger Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boughton Monchelsea Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Loose Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Madginford Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Academy Tree Tops's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Academy Tree Tops was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Leigh Academy Tree Tops do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Leigh Academy Tree Tops?
75% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Leigh Academy Tree Tops to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leigh Academy Tree Tops oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Leigh Academy Tree Tops as their first choice for 36 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137882.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.