Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 5–11 · Tonbridge, Kent
Leigh Academy Horsmonden is a primary school in Tonbridge, Kent for ages 5–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 18 October 2023. Kent has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Back Lane, Horsmonden, Tonbridge, TN12 8NJ
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 195 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 10.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 18 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at Horsmonden Primary academy.”
- “A clear set of learning attributes help pupils recognise what they need to do to be successful.”
- “The highly prized ‘Horsmonden Heroes’ awards motivate pupils and identify when these behaviours are demonstrated.”
To improve
- “In some subjects, the school recognises that pupils still have some gaps in their understanding.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 70% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 28 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 26 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2026, as Kent published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School 1.9 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School 2.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Leigh Academy Paddock Wood 3.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Leigh Academy Marden 3.3 mi Good Last distance published
- Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 3.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School 3.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Colliers Green Church of England Primary School 3.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4.5 mi Good Last distance published