Lansdowne Primary School, Sittingbourne
Lansdowne Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Sittingbourne, part of The Stour Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 24 schools in Sittingbourne with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lansdowne Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Lansdowne Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 85% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lansdowne Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Lansdowne Primary School as their first choice and 125 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Lansdowne Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lansdowne Primary School are Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good, 67% reading, 63% maths); Canterbury Road Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 87% maths); Sunny Bank Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); and South Avenue Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 78% maths).
Lansdowne Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Bapchild and Tonge Church of England Primary School and NurseryCanterbury Road Primary SchoolSunny Bank Primary SchoolSouth Avenue Primary School
The trust
Lansdowne Primary School is one of 9 schools run by The Stour Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
35.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 89 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 12 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Lansdowne Primary School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vincent Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 190 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lansdowne Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lansdowne Primary School are The Sittingbourne School (0.3 miles), Highsted Grammar School (1 mile), Fulston Manor School (1.1 miles) and Borden Grammar School (1.1 miles).
The Sittingbourne SchoolHighsted Grammar SchoolFulston Manor SchoolBorden Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education.
At a Glance
35.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
28.8
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lansdowne Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lansdowne Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lansdowne Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Lansdowne Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
410 pupils
420 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sittingbourne
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sittingbourne
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
89
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
24.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Lansdowne Primary School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
415
Total Pupils
198
Boys
217
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,172
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,262
Per pupil
£2461k
Total funding
£208k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
372
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Lansdowne Primary School
Questions parents ask about Lansdowne Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lansdowne Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lansdowne Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Lansdowne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lansdowne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022.
What is the catchment area for Lansdowne Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lansdowne Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lansdowne Primary School?
Lansdowne Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Lansdowne Primary School?
Classes at Lansdowne Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lansdowne Primary School?
Lansdowne Primary School has around 415 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Lansdowne Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Lansdowne Primary School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Lansdowne Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Lansdowne Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lansdowne Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Lansdowne Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Lansdowne Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lansdowne Primary School?
Lansdowne Primary School is at Gladstone Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3BH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)