Lyminge Church of England Primary School

About Lyminge Church of England Primary School

Lyminge Church of England Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 26 of its 27 places for the 2025/26 academic year going to first-preference applicants. The school received 38 applications in total, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.41, meaning for every place available, more than one family wanted it. That kind of demand is a strong signal that parents who get a place tend to be pleased with what the school offers. The most recent parent view data isn't included here, but the oversubscription figures alone suggest a school that local families actively seek out. It's a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character, and it's currently rated Good by Ofsted following an ungraded inspection in November 2023, which confirmed it remains Good. The headteacher is Matt Day, and the school has 188 pupils on roll, just under its capacity of 210.

Academically, Lyminge performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Kent average of 63%. That puts the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure, ranking 8th out of 35 schools in the Folkestone and Hythe local authority area. Reading is a particular strength: 91% of pupils met the expected standard, and 41% achieved a higher score. In maths, 81% reached the expected standard, with an average score of 105. Writing also saw 91% at expected, and 19% at a higher level. The school's previous Ofsted inspection in 2018 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding early years provision and leadership. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school continues to be Good, with leadership and management also rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, playing fields, a forest school area, a gymnasium, a chapel and art studios. Sports on offer include tennis, cricket, athletics, rounders and dance, and there are clubs for book club, coding and drama. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong academic results, oversubscribed places and Church of England character, Lyminge is likely to suit families who value a well-regarded village primary with a clear focus on reading and a supportive environment for children with a variety of SEND needs.

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