Lympne CofE Primary School
Octavian Drive, Hythe, CT21 4JG
Ofsted report card
Strong standard overall
New Nov 2025 system · 7 areas rated · See below
See the Ofsted ratingsPupils
202
Ages
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
202
Headteacher
Mrs Melanie Nash
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Rated across 7 areas
Faith
Church of England
Local authority
Kent
About Lympne CofE Primary School
Lympne CofE Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Lympne, near Hythe for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 202 pupils on roll. It has a Church of England religious character. It is a maintained school within the Kent local authority area. Mrs Melanie Nash leads the school.
Inspection at a glance
At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 3 February 2026, Lympne CofE Primary School was judged Good. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the school is performing
The latest published key stage 2 figures show 88% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.8%, which is attendance of about 95.2% (2024/25). Around 6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Lympne CofE Primary School
You apply for a place at Lympne CofE Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a glance
Lympne CofE Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Lympne CofE Primary School contact details and location
You will find Lympne CofE Primary School at Octavian Drive, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4JG. The school office can be reached on 01303 268041. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Leadership & Governance
How well the school is led and overseen
Curriculum & Teaching
What pupils are taught and how well
Achievement
How well pupils do in their learning
Attendance & Behaviour
How pupils behave and how often they attend
Personal Development & Wellbeing
Support for pupils' wider growth and wellbeing
Inclusion
How well the school supports every pupil, including those with extra needs
Early Years
Quality of nursery and Reception
Based on the Ofsted inspection of 03/02/2026.
Lympne CofE Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Lympne CofE Primary School does not run its own entrance test. Places are allocated by Kent County Council using published oversubscription criteria. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria. As a Church of England school, faith-based criteria may apply in oversubscription - a supplementary information form is usually required.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? Apply directly through Kent County Council's in-year admissions team, or in some cases direct to the school.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Lympne CofE Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerLympne CofE Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Lympne CofE Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Lympne CofE Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Lympne CofE Primary School term dates: Kent standard term dates for 2026/27
These are Kent County Council's standard term dates. Your school may use different dates and INSET days, so check the school's website before making plans.
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Lympne CofE Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Lympne CofE Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Lympne CofE Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Lympne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Lympne CofE Primary School Good at its inspection on 3 February 2026. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
How big is Lympne CofE Primary School and what ages does it take?
Lympne CofE Primary School has around 202 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
What SEND support does Lympne CofE Primary School offer?
Lympne CofE Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
What are Lympne CofE Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Lympne CofE Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Lympne CofE Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Lympne CofE Primary School is at Octavian Drive, Lympne, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4JG. The office number is 01303 268041. A map and directions are on this page.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Summer 2026.
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