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Leigh Academy Mascalls

Academy converter · Tonbridge · TN12 6LT

Ages 11–18 · 1,227 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

41.5

Overall absence

9.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.17
−20+2
Attainment 841.5
English & maths grade 5+34%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.2%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,191

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill85%

1,227 pupils · 1,450 places

Pupils on roll
1,227
Boys / girls
629 / 598
School capacity
1,450
Capacity fill
1,227 / 1,450 (85%)
Free school meals
26.1%
FSM pupils
280
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Leigh Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Brooks

Location

Address
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood
Postcode
TN12 6LT
Town
Tonbridge
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Tunbridge Wells
Constituency
Tunbridge Wells
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Tonbridge, Kent, 1,227 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 26.1%.

Open schools in Tonbridge
37
Secondary schools in Tonbridge
7
Academies among open schools in Tonbridge
35% (13)
Open schools in TN12
10
Secondary in TN12
1
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in TonbridgeNear TN12

  • Leigh Academy Paddock Wood

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tonbridge · TN12 6JE · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM22.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Capel Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Tonbridge · TN12 6RP · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM22.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • The Quest School

    Other independent special school

    Paddock Wood · TN12 6PY · Kent

    Ages 5–19

    2.2 miles away

  • Leigh Academy Horsmonden

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Tonbridge · TN12 8NJ · Kent

    Ages 5–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM10.3%

    2.7 miles away

  • Kent College Pembury

    Other independent school

    Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4AX · Kent

    Ages 2–20

    • Att845.2
    • EM5+0%

    2.8 miles away

  • Pembury School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Tunbridge Wells · TN2 4EB · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM13.3%

    2.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jo Brooks
Telephone
01892835366
Website
http://www.mascallsacademy.org.uk

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