Lyminge Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
188
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Lyminge Church of England Primary School
Lyminge Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Folkestone and Hythe community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 188 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Lyminge Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matt Day, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1871st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Lyminge Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 27 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lyminge Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Lyminge Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 8JA |
| Headteacher | Matt Day |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 188 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.1% |
| School Capacity | 188 / 210 (90% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1871st of 13,686
Nationally
253rd of 2,034
In South East
8th of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
78%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
38
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyminge Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Folkestone
Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 8JA
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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