Lympne Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Lympne Church of England Primary School
Lympne 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 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Lympne Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Nash, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4991st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 35 in Folkestone and Hythe.
Lympne Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 26 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
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 Lympne Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Folkestone and Hythe, Lympne 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 | Octavian Drive, Hythe, Folkestone and Hythe, CT21 4JG |
| Headteacher | Melanie Nash |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.4% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 18 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4991st of 13,686
Nationally
697th of 2,034
In South East
13th of 35
In Folkestone and Hythe
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
68%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lympne Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Octavian Drive, Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe, CT21 4JG
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