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Leigh Academy Peninsula East Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a academy converter primary school in Rochester, Medway , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 250 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

234

Pupils

250

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Leigh Academy Peninsula East Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Leigh Academy Peninsula East sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Medway. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Medway catchment area documents →

Leigh Academy Peninsula East — School Information

Full address
Avery Way, Allhallows, Rochester, ME3 9HR
Local authority
Medway
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
24.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141553

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Frequently Asked Questions — Leigh Academy Peninsula East

Is Leigh Academy Peninsula East oversubscribed?

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is operating close to its capacity of 250 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leigh Academy Peninsula East?

Admission to Leigh Academy Peninsula East is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Leigh Academy Peninsula East cover?

Leigh Academy Peninsula East is a primary school in Rochester, Medway, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leigh Academy Peninsula East?

Leigh Academy Peninsula East was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.