Luddenham School
Luddenham, Faversham, ME13 0TEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Luddenham School is a primary school in Faversham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 11th of 12 primary schools in Faversham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 17 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2024
Pupils grow in confidence at this friendly school where everyone knows and cares for each other. Parents are positive about the school, which they describe as having a community feel. One parent summed up the views of many saying, 'This is a school which is invested in the potential of the children.' Pupils are open, engaging and keen to talk. They are proud of their leadership opportunities such as being part of the site team, a reading ambassador or a play leader. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They are confident that there is always someone to help to resolve any problems or concerns. Pupils enjoy playtimes. The expansive and well-resourced grounds offer a wealth of opportunities to climb or join in with games. Inviting spaces support imaginative play and exploration that helps to keep pupils active. Pupils are supported to build positive relationships, recognising the importance of being kind and considerate to one another. Expectations of pupils' attendance and conduct are high. Pupils regularly attend school and behave well in lessons. Staff kindly reinforce what is expected of all pupils, including the youngest children in Reception. Pupils respond well. They listen to their teachers and follow instructions. Classrooms are orderly places where pupils work hard and learn well.
What the school should improve
- In the foundation subjects, teachers are not yet consistently checking what knowledge pupils can remember and then apply to new learning. Pupils therefore are not always able to build accurately on what they already know. The school should continue to implement how they assess what pupils know to support pupils' achievement across the whole curriculum.
- The curriculum in early years does not always precisely ensure children have the knowledge they need in readiness for the different subjects they will explore in key stage 1. The school should continue to develop the early years curriculum to identify the knowledge and skills that will help prepare children for the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Luddenham School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bysing Wood Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Davington Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ospringe Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ethelbert Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LUDDENHAM SCHOOL
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Vincett
- Phone
- 01795532061
- Address
- Luddenham, Faversham, ME13 0TE
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 138034
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.