# Leigh Academy Marden — Tonbridge, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Hannah Penning

## Contact

- **Address:** Leigh Academy Marden, Goudhurst Road, Marden, Kent
- **Phone:** 01622 831393
- **Website:** https://www.leighacademymarden.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/tonbridge/leigh-academy-marden-21508

## About

A thriving and growing community-based school which is at the heart of the village community. We pride ourselves on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Amazing school, supportive staff!: We've had a fantastic experience at Leigh Academy Marden. The staff are always available to help and the facilities are top-notch. Our child has thrived in the PYP program and loves attending clubs after school. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful community feel!: We chose Leigh Academy Marden for its community-based approach and welcoming atmosphere. The teachers are enthusiastic and encouraging, and our child loves the International Baccalaureate curriculum. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good but some areas for improvement: We had a good experience at Leigh Academy Marden, but we did notice some variability in teaching quality and communication with parents. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, but we felt some of the after-school clubs were over-subscribed. *(Feb 2022)*

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