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Lansdowne Primary School

Swale, ME10 3BHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
58 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1479 of 13,686 nationally

About Lansdowne Primary School

Lansdowne Primary School in Swale is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 410 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running very close to full. The demand is evident from its admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 125 applications for just 59 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.12 applicants per place. Of those, 58 were first-preference applications, and 54 first-preference offers were made. The school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage — 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This context makes the school’s performance all the more notable, as it achieves strong outcomes despite a challenging intake profile.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Swale, ME10 3BH
HeadteacherRachel Sullivan
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)36.3%
School Capacity410 / 420 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomDining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingRoundersTennisFootballDanceCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubCodingEco ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: lansdowne.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lansdowne Primary School

Lansdowne Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.