Leigh Academy Marden
Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Academy Marden
Address: Goudhurst Road, Marden
Town/City: Tonbridge
County: Kent
Postcode: TN12 9JX
Telephone Number: 01622 831393
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Leigh Academies Trust
Sponsor: Leigh Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Goodall
Capacity: 275
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 323 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33.1%

Location and administration

URN: 148116
DfE Number: 886/2183
UKPRN: 10086832
UPRN: 200003718702
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Maidstone (E07000110)
Constituency: Weald of Kent (E14001570)
Electoral Ward: Marden & Yalding (E05015606)

Easting & Northing: 574009E, 144505N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 10' 26.19" N 0° 29' 16.78" E
Plus Code: 9F325FFQ+H5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School (2.8km)
  2. Bethany School (4.1km)
  3. Staplehurst School (4.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Deborah Biggenden - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Ms Jane Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Michael Crow - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Theresa Davies - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Joanne Douglas - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Gordon Hardwick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Rev Nicky Harvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr David Hill - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mr Tom Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Hannah Penning - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Georgina Rawling - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 March 2027.
  • Mr Mark Scholey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 March 2026.
  • Mr Mark Scholey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Jane Tipple - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Katie Towner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Denise White - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.