Lydd Primary School, Romney Marsh

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Lydd Primary school we provide a balanced and enriched curriculum where every child is supported by first-hand experience and encouraged to have a life-long enjoyment for learning. We enjoy developing a supportive partnership within our community so that children can become positive role models and productive members of the local and global community."

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

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Lydd Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 66% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Lydd Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Lydd Primary School are Greatstone Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 62% reading, 49% maths); St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy (3.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 73% maths); Brookland Church of England Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); and Brenzett Church of England Primary School (4.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths).

Lydd Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Lydd Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Our Community Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

49.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 37 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 14 (6.1%) 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.

Lydd Primary School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Romney Sands Station (RHDR), about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

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

In August 2026, police recorded 22 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

Lydd Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.