The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Andrea McCluskey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lenham Primary School a selective school?
No. Lenham Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lenham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lenham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lenham Primary School?
Lenham Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lenham Primary School take?
Lenham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lenham Primary School?
Lenham Primary School is in Maidstone, ME17 2LL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lenham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lenham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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