The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jayne Lusinski (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 593m away
Walderslade Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Swingate Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Maundene School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oaklands School
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenacre School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Tunbury Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lordswood School's Ofsted rating?
Lordswood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lordswood School?
Lordswood School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lordswood School take?
Lordswood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lordswood School?
Lordswood School is in Chatham, ME5 8NN, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lordswood School have a sixth form?
No, Lordswood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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