Lydd Primary School
20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lydd Primary School is a primary school in Romney Marsh for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 322nd of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2018, report published 25 April 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
At the heart of Lydd Primary School is a strong sense of serving the community. Pupils animatedly discuss what they have learned from trips to the local church and Lydd Town Museum. They are equally enthusiastic about the historical figures that they have been taught about in the curriculum and the inspirational speakers who have visited their school. Pupils meet leaders' high expectations of them. Right from the early years, children are inquisitive and demonstrate a thirst for learning. They are polite and friendly and enjoy coming to school. Relationships between pupils and adults are respectful and nurturing. As a result, pupils feel safe and cared for by staff. As one parent commented, 'All pupils are equal, treated fairly and encouraged to be the best that they can be.' Pupils are proud of the school that they attend. They enjoy a wide range of leadership opportunities, including being part of the school council, behaviour ambassadors and play leaders. Pupils appreciate these responsibilities and value the opportunity to give back to the school. They also enjoy the variety of clubs on offer, some of which make effective use of community facilities, such as sailing and tennis.
What the school should improve
- The support that the weakest readers receive is not yet precise enough. This means that not all pupils receive the help that they need to catch up quickly. The trust should ensure that all staff are trained to use the most effective strategies to support all pupils to overcome barriers to reading fluently.
- The support that a small number of pupils, including some pupils with SEND, receive in lessons is not yet having the desired impact. This means that a few pupils are not learning the curriculum as securely as they could. The trust should ensure that staff are trained to support all pupils to achieve highly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Lydd Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatstone Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Brookland Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Brenzett Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Dymchurch Primary School | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR COMMUNITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Brundle
- Phone
- 01797320362
- Address
- 20 Skinner Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9HW
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 141660
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.