The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Nash (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Octavian Drive, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lympne Church of England Primary School?
Lympne Church of England Primary School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lympne Church of England Primary School take?
Lympne Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lympne Church of England Primary School?
Lympne Church of England Primary School is in Hythe, CT21 4JG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lympne Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lympne Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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