Leigh Academy Peninsula East
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Avery Way Allhallows Rochester ME3 9HR |
| Phone | 01634270428 |
| Reference Number | 141553 |
Peninsula East Primary Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good grade in overall effectiveness with notable strengths in behaviour, personal development, and leadership. This inspection marks the first since the merger of two schools to form this academy, which is part of Leigh Academies Trust. The school is characterized by a strong culture of learning, where pupils are highly engaged, feel safe, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, particularly in the early years, promoting independence among students and emphasizing the importance of reading and community involvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.44%
Girls: 52.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 2 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 3 | 7 | 24 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 5 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 6 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.2% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Stoke Community School | |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 07 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes of pupils
- Strong emphasis on personal development and community engagement
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Effective support for early reading and tailored interventions for struggling readers
- Excellent staff training and support, leading to high-quality teaching
- Wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs promoting student voice
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, teaching methods lack precision, affecting pupil learning
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -1.9 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
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Leigh Beck Junior School
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Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
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4.33 miles |
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Athena School
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Castle View School
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