Lunsford Primary School
Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lunsford Primary School is a primary school in Aylesford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 405th of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2013, report published 4 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
This school prepares pupils well for the future. Visits from a magistrate and an ex- offender teach pupils about the law and the justice system. A charity visits to help pupils understand how to manage money. Trips to the fire station educate pupils about fire safety. Pupils fulfil leadership roles such as prefect, librarian and house captain. Others are ambassadors for school values, the environment, anti-bullying or online safety. Pupils prepare speeches and lead campaigns in their bids to become head boy and girl. Everyone gets to vote, learning about the democratic process. Pupils enjoy regular 'inspiration days', offering enrichment opportunities across the school. Highlights include orienteering, designing board games, Batik printing workshops and geocaching. Well-being is embedded into experiences such as outdoor learning and mindfulness clubs. Pupils' sporting skills are nurtured through local competitions involving archery, swimming and athletics. Pupils' musical talents flourish through piano, violin and guitar lessons. Pupils proudly share a summer concert at school and a choir performance in a large arena. Staff expectations of pupils are high and met. Relationships are kind and caring. Pupils feel safe, happy and proud of their school. At playtimes, everyone stays active and happy. Younger children are thrilled to enjoy games led by older pupils. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect.
What the school should improve
- Some staff teaching phonics do not model sounds with complete precision. This means that some pupils may not learn to decode accurately to become fluent readers. Leaders should ensure that all staff model sounds with complete accuracy to help all pupils achieve well in reading.
- In some areas of the curriculum, assessment is not fully embedded. Teachers may not fully know what pupils have learned and what still needs to be taught. Teachers must ensure that assessment is used effectively in every subject to ensure that pupils know and remember more across the whole curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Lunsford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brookfield Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 81% met the expected standard |
| Lift St James the Great | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% 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
- Mr Gary Anscombe
- Phone
- 01732843352
- Address
- Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6PY
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118516
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.