Lawn Primary School
94%
Capacity
245
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Lawn Primary School
Lawn Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 245 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lawn Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Wilson, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12883rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 25 in Gravesham.
Lawn Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 29 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lawn Primary School include Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Lawn Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 9HB |
| Headteacher | A Wilson |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 245 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.5% |
| School Capacity | 245 / 262 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Jul 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12883rd of 13,686
Nationally
1919th of 2,034
In South East
25th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 9HB
Journey to School
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