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The Lenham School

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The Lenham School

Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, ME17 2LL

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Pupils
826
Ages
11-18
FSM
29.0%
Attainment 8
36.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.3%
Basics 9-5
15.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.7%
EBacc APS
3.10
EBacc 9-5
8.2%
EBacc 9-4
11.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 16 students entered

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About The Lenham School

The Lenham School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. The school has around 826 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Lenham School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Dec 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Swadelands School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Lenham School

What is The Lenham School's Ofsted rating?
The Lenham School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Lenham School's latest exam results?
The Lenham School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lenham School located?
The Lenham School is a secondary school in Maidstone, Kent (ME17 2LL).
How many pupils attend The Lenham School?
The Lenham School has around 826 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lenham School with other schools?
View The Lenham School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.