# Leigh Academy Paddock Wood — Tonbridge, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Tom Moore

## Contact

- **Address:** Old Kent Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6JE
- **Phone:** 01892 833654
- **Website:** https://www.leighacademypaddockwood.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/tonbridge/leigh-academy-paddock-wood-20994

## About

We are a large three form entry Primary School situated in Paddock Wood. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of the community. Our highly ambitious community builds thinking learners who act with agency and create lasting memories.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful Leigh Academy Paddock Wood: We are absolutely delighted with Leigh Academy Paddock Wood. The values of aspire, respect, and persevere are embedded in every aspect of the school. Our child is thriving and has made friends quickly. We love the international baccalaureate approach and the variety of clubs and activities. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and caring staff: As a parent, it's reassuring to see the school's focus on the welfare of its pupils. Our child is happy and settled and we're impressed with the range of facilities, including the outdoor classroom and sports equipment. The staff are friendly and approachable. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — A gem of a school: We're so pleased to have found Leigh Academy Paddock Wood. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and the school's commitment to the international baccalaureate programme is inspiring. Our child is loving their time at the school and we're confident they'll thrive here. *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Varied experience: Our child attended Leigh Academy Paddock Wood for a couple of years. We experienced some great things, such as the enthusiasm of the teachers and the broad range of extracurricular activities. However, we did have some issues with communication and organisation during their transition to secondary school. *(Jan 2021)*

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