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Lordswood School
Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.1 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
407
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, significantly above the national average. Additionally, 92% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a supportive community environment. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
School responds to concerns
79%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
Black African8.6%
White Other7.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.34095, 0.53778 · ME5 8NN
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN140186
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.lordswood-gst.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Lordswood School rated by Ofsted?
Lordswood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Lordswood School a good school?
Lordswood School scores 95.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 Lordswood School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lordswood School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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