Leigh Academy Marden — Primary School in Tonbridge

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Leigh Academy Marden

Tonbridge, TN12 9JX

322 Pupils

275 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

34.50% FSM %

166 Boys

156 Girls

About Leigh Academy Marden

Leigh Academy Marden is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 322 pupils on roll. School capacity: 275. Current headteacher: Hannah Penning.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Kent
Region	South East
Administrative District	Maidstone
Parliamentary Constituency	Weald of Kent
Ward	Marden & Yalding
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-09-2020
UKPRN	10086832
URN	148116
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Theresa Davies	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Scholey	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deborah Biggenden	Local Governor	10/11/2023	28/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Brown	Local Governor	22/11/2022	21/11/2026	Elected by parents
Michael Crow	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Joanne Douglas	Local Governor	15/06/2023	04/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gordon Hardwick	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Rev Nicky Harvey	Local Governor	02/12/2025	01/12/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Hill	Local Governor	28/11/2023	27/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom Moore	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Hannah Penning	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Georgina Rawling	Local Governor	07/03/2023	06/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust