SchoolScoresLynsted and Norton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Lynsted Lane, Lynsted, Sittingbourne, ME9 0RL
01795 521362 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sittingbourne comparisons use the 16 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Sittingbourne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 6th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sittingbourne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Sittingbourne figures pool parents at the Sittingbourne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 56.5% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 27.6% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.7 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 26 state primary schools in Sittingbourne. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Teynham Parochial CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bapchild and Tonge CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rodmersham School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lansdowne Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Canterbury Road Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Avenue Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sunny Bank Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tunstall CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oaks Infant School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2021
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lynsted and Norton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lynsted and Norton Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Lynsted and Norton Primary School?
91% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lynsted and Norton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lynsted and Norton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Lynsted and Norton Primary School as their first choice for 9 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.