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Lyminge Church of England Primary School

Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 8JAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1871 of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Folkestone, Folkestone and Hythe, CT18 8JA
HeadteacherMatt Day
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils188
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity188 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (9 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisCricketAthleticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyminge Church of England Primary School

Lyminge Church of England 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.