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OpenURN 147870

Leigh Academy Snowfields

Free schools special · Maidstone · ME14 5GA

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Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

355

Local authority

Kent

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed free schools special, Ages 11–18, in Maidstone, Kent, 355 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.3%.

Open schools in Maidstone
68
Academies among open schools in Maidstone
32% (22)
Open schools in ME14
14
Open schools in Kent LA
713

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in MaidstoneNear ME14

Overview

School type
Free schools special
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147870

Location

Address
Popesfield Way, Weavering
Postcode
ME14 5GA
Town
Maidstone
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
355
Boys / girls
240 / 115
School capacity
372
Capacity fill
355 / 372 (95%)
Free school meals
33.3%
FSM pupils
111
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01622250050
Website
https://leighacademysnowfields.org.uk/

Official links