The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- Northfleet Schools Co-Operative Trust
- Head
- Mrs A Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRosherville Church of England Academy
Primary · 898m away
Northfleet Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Secondary · 1.3km away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northfleet Technology College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Copperfield Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lawn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lawn Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lawn Primary School?
Lawn Primary School currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lawn Primary School take?
Lawn Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lawn Primary School?
Lawn Primary School is in Gravesend, DA11 9HB, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lawn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lawn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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