Luddenham School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Luddenham School
Luddenham School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Luddenham School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Vincett, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8864th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 48 in Swale.
Luddenham School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Luddenham School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).
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 Luddenham School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Luddenham 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Luddenham, Faversham, Swale, ME13 0TE |
| Headteacher | Claire Vincett |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8864th of 13,686
Nationally
1324th of 2,034
In South East
34th of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
57%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Luddenham, Faversham
Swale, ME13 0TE
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