Lunsford Primary School
Aylesford, ME20 6PY · Kent · primary school
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391st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 2,342 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lunsford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join TT Rockstars, Chess, Mindfulness Colouring, Singing, Rounders, and Scrapbooking & Journaling lunchtime clubs. The school offers residential visits, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential visits? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who did not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Lunsford Primary School
Overview
Lunsford Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a curriculum that prepares pupils well for the future through high expectations and kind relationships. The report highlights a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling safe, happy, and proud of their school environment.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from extensive enrichment opportunities, including ‘inspiration days’, leadership roles, and visits from external experts such as magistrates and charity representatives.
- Mathematics teaching is described as ‘impressive’, with daily recall activities helping pupils embed number skills and achieve well in areas like algebra and fractions.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff encouraging swift acquisition of language and number skills through ‘well designed and purposeful’ tasks.
- The school has successfully implemented a new phonics scheme, with teachers matching books precisely to sounds and identifying gaps quickly through frequent assessments.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders showing ‘diligence and care’ and maintaining detailed records of communications with external agencies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff model phonics sounds with ‘complete accuracy’ to help all pupils decode accurately and become fluent readers.
- Assessment must be used effectively in every subject, as it is not yet fully embedded across the whole curriculum, leaving teachers less certain about what some pupils securely remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment processes and a curriculum designed to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain, including digital safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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