Open Free School Primary Mixed

Leigh Academy Bearsted

Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone, ME14 5GA
390 Pupils
446 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
9.70% FSM %
186 Boys
204 Girls
About Leigh Academy Bearsted

Leigh Academy Bearsted is an Free Schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 390 pupils on roll. School capacity: 446. Current headteacher: Jane Tipple.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency Faversham and Mid Kent
Ward Grove Green & Vinters Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086483
URN 147866
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Lockwood Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Lesley Atkins Local Governor 01/09/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Biggenden Local Governor 12/04/2024 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sally Brading Local Governor 15/04/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Dave Creasey Local Governor 18/08/2023 17/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Caryn Deknocker Local Governor 03/10/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Boden Dollie Local Governor 02/03/2022 02/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr David Elliott Local Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Elwin Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Honey Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simba Kaseke Local Governor 07/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Barbara Mackie Local Governor 02/03/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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0 km • Maidstone
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1.01 km • Maidstone
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1.28 km • Maidstone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Bearsted is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Maidstone, Kent.
Leigh Academy Bearsted has 390 pupils, with a capacity of 446.
Leigh Academy Bearsted caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Bearsted is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Leigh Academy Bearsted is Mrs Jane Tipple.
Leigh Academy Bearsted is at Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5GA, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Bearsted: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Bearsted is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Tipple
Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
01622250040
bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/
Location
ME14 5GA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147866
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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