The Lenham School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ham Lane Lenham Maidstone Kent ME17 2LL |
| Phone | 01622858267 |
| Reference Number | 143954 |
The Lenham School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Since the headteacher's appointment, the school has made significant improvements in behavior and academic standards, fostering a supportive and well-ordered environment. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, allowing for comprehensive educational experiences that prepare students for future opportunities, including a focus on the International Baccalaureate in the sixth form. However, with the school's plans for curriculum development being relatively new, ongoing efforts are required to ensure consistency and clarity across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 826 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.15%
Girls: 50.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 82 | 158 |
| 8 | 76 | 83 | 159 |
| 9 | 84 | 76 | 160 |
| 10 | 88 | 71 | 159 |
| 11 | 63 | 83 | 146 |
| 12 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 2 | 13 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behavior and respectful attitudes.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a supportive environment.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-aligned with the English Baccalaureate.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and high expectations.
- Pupils are well-prepared for future education and careers.
Areas for Improvement
- Subject plans for mathematics are not yet fully developed.
- Staff sometimes lack clarity on school priorities and timelines for improvement.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 49 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 51 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 53 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 41 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 49 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 39 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 70 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 41 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 70 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 31 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 70 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 43 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 70 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 39 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 70 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 36 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 70 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 67 | 3 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 69 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 95 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL |
0.15 miles |
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1.53 miles |
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2.06 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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3.43 miles |
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The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1DU |
3.53 miles |
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3.58 miles |
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3.66 miles |
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4.03 miles |
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4.32 miles |
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4.8 miles |
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4.97 miles |
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2.91 miles |
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