The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 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
- 254
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 50.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- OUR COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Brundle (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9HW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Lydd Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lydd Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lydd Primary School?
Lydd Primary School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lydd Primary School take?
Lydd Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lydd Primary School?
Lydd Primary School is in Romney Marsh, TN29 9HW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lydd Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lydd Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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