Lunsford Primary School
About Lunsford Primary School
Lunsford Primary School’s headline KS2 metric sits slightly above the Kent local authority average, with 65% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 63%. That two-point gap is modest but consistent with a school that performs solidly rather than spectacularly. In the Tonbridge and Malling district, the school ranks 21st out of 41 primary schools on this measure, placing it just above the midpoint. Its national percentile of roughly 45% tells a similar story: Lunsford is a dependable, middle-of-the-pack state primary. The school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in 2023, aligns with this picture. Notably, its previous graded inspection in 2013 awarded an Outstanding, so the current Good rating represents a step down, though the school has held Good across its two most recent inspections. With 200 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is nearly full but not bursting.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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