Leigh Academy Mascalls
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Mascalls
Address: Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood
Town/City: Tonbridge
County: Kent
Postcode: TN12 6LT
Telephone Number: 01892 835366
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Jo Brooks
Capacity: 1450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1227 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136847
DfE Number: 886/5439
UKPRN: 10034109
UPRN: 100062545662
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Tunbridge Wells (E07000116)
Constituency: Tunbridge Wells (E14001555)
Electoral Ward: Pembury & Capel (E05015811)

Easting & Northing: 567107E, 143847N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 10' 12.31" N 0° 23' 20.57" E
Plus Code: 9F3259CQ+2J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Leigh Academy Paddock Wood (1.0km)
  2. Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School (2.0km)
  3. Capel Primary School (3.4km)
  4. The Quest School (3.6km)
  5. Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.3km)
  6. Leigh Academy Horsmonden (4.4km)
  7. Kent College Pembury (4.5km)
  8. Pembury School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Debbie Biggenden - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Jo Brooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Lesley Broom - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2028.
  • Ms Jane Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Michael Crow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Dayo Fasina - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Ms Isabel Handyside - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2028.
  • Mr Aaron Hatherill - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr David Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Gurjit Kaur Shergill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Naohmie Loukil - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 July 2028.
  • Mr Thomas Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Moushumi Purification - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Mr Jon Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Marion Seymour - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2028.
  • Ms Hayley Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Bob Sherwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr James Swale - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2028.
  • Mrs Elaine Titterrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2029.
  • Katie Towner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2026.