# Leigh Academy Snowfields — Maidstone, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Dee Pickerill

## Contact

- **Address:** Leigh Academy Snowfields, Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent
- **Phone:** 01622 250050
- **Website:** http://www.snowfieldsacademy.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/maidstone/leigh-academy-snowfields-21338

## About

Leigh Academy Snowfields offers a highly-supportive pastoral structure, a commitment to instilling British values, and delivering a strong Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) education. Staff are trained to support those with both mental health difficulties and other behavioural needs. Every student experience is tailored to suit the needs and ambitions of each individual learner.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jun 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jun 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School: We cannot be happier with our experience at Leigh Academy Snowfields. The staff are caring, supportive and have helped our son to thrive in a safe and welcoming environment. The personalised approach to learning has been a game changer for him. Highly recommend! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Support: Our daughter is in Year 10 at Leigh Academy Snowfields and we've been blown away by the support she's received. The staff are always available to help with any issues, and the school's approach to mental health is outstanding. We're so grateful to have found a school that truly understands our daughter's needs. *(Sep 2021)*
- **5/5** — A Place of Wonder: We moved our son to Leigh Academy Snowfields from a mainstream school and it was the best decision we ever made. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are passionate about helping young people with autism. We love the values of 'Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy' and the emphasis on British values. Highly impressed! *(Mar 2021)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience: We've had a mixed experience with Leigh Academy Snowfields so far. The staff are lovely, and the school's facilities are great, but we've had some issues with communication and consistency. The school is still finding its feet, so we're hoping things will improve over time. *(Sep 2020)*

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