Luddenham School, Faversham
Luddenham School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Faversham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 12 schools in Faversham with published results, and 13,886th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Luddenham School in detail
Luddenham School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We truly believe that 'Every Child Can Achieve'. We mean that they can achieve in all things that interest and inspire them to grow and to become lifelong learners. At Luddenham, we aim to nurture the whole child to achieve their full potential through our caring culture that feels like a family."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 4:50pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Luddenham School reached the expected standard in reading and 40% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 67% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Luddenham School
For September 2026 entry, 23 families put Luddenham School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Luddenham School are Bysing Wood Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 65% reading, 43% maths); Davington Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 78% maths); Ospringe Church of England Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); and Ethelbert Road Primary School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 79% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Luddenham School.
Bysing Wood Primary SchoolDavington Primary SchoolOspringe Church of England Primary SchoolEthelbert Road Primary School
Who goes there
0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 12 pupils (6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.5%) 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 autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Faversham Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 60 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Luddenham School issued 26 suspensions, 12.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Luddenham School are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles) and The Abbey School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils grow in confidence at this friendly school where everyone knows and cares for each other. Parents are positive about the school, which they describe as having a community feel. One parent summed up the views of many saying, 'This is a school which is invested in the potential of the children.'
Pupils are open, engaging and keen to talk. They are proud of their leadership opportunities such as being part of the site team, a reading ambassador or a play leader. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. They are confident that there is always someone to help to resolve any problems or concerns.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has focused successfully on developing an interesting and engaging curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge in each subject. Much of the curriculum is well sequenced, where pupils' learning is organised in logical steps. In most year groups, there is a clear focus on ensuring pupils have the knowledge they need for the next stage of their education. The school recognises this is not yet the case for the youngest children in Reception. Here, the early years curriculum is not always as precisely considered as it could be to ensure children have the knowledge they need in readiness for Year 1.
Staff are well trained and have strong subject knowledge. They use this to check what pupils remember of their prior learning and then recap as needed. These processes are particularly well embedded in English and mathematics. This helps staff to identify and address where pupils have gaps in their understanding before moving on to new learning. Leaders recognise that these processes are not yet securely in place in other subjects. This work is continuing to help pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2019 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
30.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 67% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 60% to 40% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Luddenham School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
201 pupils
204 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Faversham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Faversham
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
200
Total Pupils
96
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,523
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,584
Per pupil
£1272k
Total funding
£79k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
175
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
Luddenham School
Questions parents ask about Luddenham School
What are SATs results like at Luddenham School?
Of the pupils at Luddenham School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 40% did so in maths.
What is Luddenham School's Ofsted rating?
Luddenham School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Luddenham School?
No fixed boundary. When Luddenham 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 Luddenham School?
Luddenham School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Luddenham School?
Classes at Luddenham School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Luddenham School?
Luddenham School has around 200 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Luddenham School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Luddenham School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Luddenham School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Luddenham 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 Luddenham School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Luddenham School?
Luddenham School is at Luddenham, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0TE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)