Lunsford Primary School, Aylesford

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Lunsford Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers to ensure that each child receives the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to flourish."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 42% of Year 6 pupils at Lunsford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Lunsford Primary School as their first choice and 84 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lunsford Primary School are Brookfield Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Brookfield Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 70% maths); Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths); and Lift St James the Great (0.7 miles, Good, 82% reading, 86% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lunsford Primary School.

5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (10.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Lunsford Primary School had 18 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is New Hythe Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Martin Square (opposite), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lunsford Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Lunsford Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Lunsford Primary School are The Malling School (0.9 miles), Aylesford School (1.2 miles) and The Holmesdale School (1.5 miles).