Lordswood School, Chatham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lordswood School excels at making every child feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt learning to suit individual needs, whether they need extra support or greater challenge. Your child will develop not just academically but as a confident, resilient learner who understands their feelings and respects others.
Key Strengths
- Excellent teaching of reading with strong phonics support and frequent practice throughout the curriculum
- Outstanding behaviour and conduct with calm, focused pupils who apply themselves diligently in lessons
- Ambitious curriculum that goes beyond national requirements with expert subject knowledge from staff
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Strong personal development opportunities through charity work, arts festivals, sports, and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils who join at untypical times do not reach national expectations by the end of key stage 2, though they make good progress while at the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Fundraising for local and national charities, arts festivals, sporting events, pupil parliament, curriculum review roles
Lordswood School is an outstanding primary school where pupils are inspired by knowledgeable staff and an ambitious curriculum. Pupils feel safe, valued, and thrive both academically and socially.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
52 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 73% to 84%. Maths has declined from 90% to 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 85%.
Class Sizes
28.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.2
KS2
11
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
409 pupils
420 capacity
11 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chatham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chatham
Admissions Demand - Medway
Places available
3,805
Applications
3,151
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Medway (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4797%
Overall absence
15.33742%
Persistent absence
326
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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