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The Lenham School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
826
Capacity
1,012
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 83% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.0 places it in the top 90% nationally, only 43% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a mere 16% reach grade 5 or above. Additionally, 27% of students enter the EBacc, and 43% progress to university, though none attend top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.0 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 43% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 16% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 43% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 14 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (178 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child feels safe
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
My child is happy
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
School has high expectations
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
School supports development
76%
Behaviour is good
74%
School responds to concerns
66%
School keeps me informed
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other4.6%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.23917, 0.71143 · ME17 2LL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN143954
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thelenham.viat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lenham School rated by Ofsted?
The Lenham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2019.
Is The Lenham School a good school?
The Lenham School scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 The Lenham School?
Based on 178 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Lenham School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Lenham School in GCSEs?
The Lenham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.0. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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