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Lenham Primary School

Maidstone, ME17 2LLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,868
of 13,686 nationally

About Lenham Primary School

Lenham Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with a significant oversubscription ratio of 2.9 for its 30 places in the 2025/26 academic year. This means nearly three applications were received for every available spot, and of the 87 total applications, 30 first-preference offers were made. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks volumes about its reputation in the Maidstone area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 207 pupils against a capacity of 210, so it is running very close to full. Headteacher Andrea McCluskey leads a school where 32 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, indicating a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHam Lane, Maidstone, Maidstone, ME17 2LL
HeadteacherAndrea McCluskey
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils207
Free School Meals (FSM)32.0%
School Capacity207 / 210 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballFootballCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

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

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Lenham 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.