Is Leigh Academy Mascalls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 49th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Leigh Academy Mascalls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Leigh Academy Mascalls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (England: 46.2). 34.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Leigh Academy Mascalls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Leigh Academy Mascalls starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Leigh Academy Mascalls

Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT

Local ranking49th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1450

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 41.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 186

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Higher education: 35.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 43.0%
Not sustained: 13.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 3.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.2
16-18 Cohort: 164

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1238
Boys: 629 (51%)
Girls: 598 (49%)
Capacity: 1450 (85% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.7%
EAL: 4.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 72.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,642/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.2%
White Other: 3.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 1.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%

88.2%

White British

3.3%

White Other

1.2%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01892835366

enquiries@mascallsacademy.org.uk

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Maidstone Road

Tonbridge, South East

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Administrative

URN: 136847
UKPRN: 10034109
Establishment No.: 5439
Trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

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