Lympne Church of England Primary School
Hythe, CT21 4JG · Kent · primary school
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34th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lympne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 assessed the school under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Knitting, Choir, Lego, Hula and Rock Steady, alongside sports such as Taekwondo and football. Trips include PGL and Forest School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Lympne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Lympne Church of England Primary School delivers a high-quality education where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum. The report describes a school with a "warm, collaborative ethos" where staff are highly committed and pupils feel safe, supported, and proud of their work.
Strengths
- Pupils build "secure foundations" in reading, spelling, and mathematics, with published outcomes typically above the national average.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "very well supported," making progress that exceeds national averages.
- Leaders have established a "calm, orderly and respectful environment" with high attendance rates and impressive pupil behaviour.
- The curriculum is "broad and well designed," with carefully linked learning sequences that help pupils deepen their understanding over time.
- Staff benefit from a "highly effective culture of professional learning," feeling valued, trusted, and supported in their workload and wellbeing.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue to refine and embed their identified priorities for improvement, in order to drive a transformational impact for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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
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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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