Free school · Kent

Leigh Academy Bearsted

Primary
Ages 3–11

Term dates

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2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–11
Pupils: 412 (capacity 446)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01622250040
Address: Popesfield Way, Weavering, Maidstone, ME14 5GA
Website: bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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