Open Free School Mixed

Leigh Academy Snowfields

Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Part of: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh Academy Snowfields
Maidstone, ME14 5GA
303 Pupils
372 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
34.40% FSM %
213 Boys
90 Girls
About Leigh Academy Snowfields

Leigh Academy Snowfields is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Maidstone, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 303 pupils on roll. School capacity: 372. Current headteacher: Dee Pickerill.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086461
URN 147870
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Lockwood Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Louise Simpson Chair of Local Governing Body 24/02/2026 23/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lesley Atkins Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lesley Atkins Local Governor 01/09/2021 29/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lesley Atkins Local Governor 24/02/2026 23/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anne Barritte Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Biggenden Local Governor 12/04/2024 28/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sally Brading Local Governor 15/04/2024 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ann Courtness Local Governor 27/06/2024 26/06/2028 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 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Judith Donovan Local Governor 13/11/2025 12/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
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0 km • Maidstone
Other
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
1.01 km • Maidstone
Other
Roseacre Junior School
1.28 km • Maidstone
Other
Thurnham Church of England Infant School
1.33 km • Maidstone
Other
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1.38 km • Maidstone
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1.66 km • Maidstone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Academy Snowfields is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Maidstone, Kent.
Leigh Academy Snowfields has 303 pupils, with a capacity of 372.
Leigh Academy Snowfields caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Leigh Academy Snowfields is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Leigh Academy Snowfields is Mrs Dee Pickerill.
Leigh Academy Snowfields is at Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Leigh Academy Snowfields: Has a sixth form.
Leigh Academy Snowfields is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Dee Pickerill
Popesfield Way, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
01622250050
leighacademysnowfields.org.uk/
Location
ME14 5GA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147870
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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