We are a large three form entry Primary School situated in Paddock Wood. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of the community. As the Interim Principal of Paddock Wood Primary Academy, I am honoured to serve a community with so much tradition, culture, ambition and love for their children.

We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all. As an IB World School, our curriculum provision is enhanced further through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). It is an aspirational high quality inquiry-led learning framework, where the National Curriculum is delivered through in-context experiences. Through the IB PYP curriculum framework, children are encouraged to be risk-takers, life-long learners and global citizens.

We believe that there are no limits to what we can achieve when we work together. Our values of ‘aspire, respect and persevere’ permeate through everything we say and do. Our academy is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe in nurturing the whole child and encouraging our children to explore their interests and passions and achieving excellence.

Our recent Ofsted report from November 2023 confirms that our pupils at Leigh Academy Paddock Wood are excited to learn and that the school is a safe and stimulating place which offers a myriad of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests and talents. Each day there is a hive of happy activity and pupils enjoy the wide range of leadership opportunities available, such as play leaders, language or well-being ambassadors. Pupils receive training that helps them confidently and diligently perform these roles.

Our highly ambitious community builds thinking learners who act with agency and create lasting memories.