Lenham Primary School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lenham Primary School is a primary school in Maidstone for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 37th of 42 primary schools in Maidstone. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 24 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Each morning, pupils dance in the playground of this vibrant and happy school. They eagerly take part in a dance fitness activity, led by enthusiastic pupil leaders, waking up their minds and bodies for a day of busy learning. Pupils work hard in lessons. They want to do their very best, knowing staff have high expectations of what will be learned and achieved. Pupils know how important it is to be responsible and work together to ensure the school is a positive place to learn. They eagerly earn house points for embodying the school's 'PRIDE' values. In the pursuit of 'Personal Excellence', pupils uphold the highest expectations of their own and their classmates' behaviour. They are incredibly kind and considerate of others, making the school a warm and nurturing place to be. Inclusion runs through the heart of the school. The curriculum has been designed to be accessible for all pupils. Pupils' needs are regularly considered to make sure they get the precise help that they need to learn well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support in lessons. Any barriers to learning are swiftly addressed to help pupils achieve their very best.
What the school should improve
- In some curriculum areas, including the early years curriculum, the school has not yet precisely identified the detail and order of knowledge that pupils need to learn. In addition, teachers do not always check on what has already been learned before moving learning on. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their understanding and do not achieve as well as they could. The school must continue to review the curriculum to ensure pupils build secure understanding that enables them to know and do more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Lenham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platts Heath Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Harrietsham Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Egerton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Ulcombe Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 15% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Andrea McCluskey
- Phone
- 01622858260
- Address
- Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118294
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.