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Lydden Primary School
Stonehall, Lydden, Dover, Kent, CT15 7LA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.0 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
78
Capacity
84
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% of parents recommending the school. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as currently none of the students reach this level.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (27 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
My child is happy
93%
School keeps me informed
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
74%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
White Irish2.6%
White Other2.6%
Location
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51.16440, 1.24172 · CT15 7LA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118400
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lydden.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lydden Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lydden Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2015.
Is Lydden Primary School a good school?
Lydden Primary School scores 66.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lydden Primary School?
Based on 27 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lydden Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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