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Maidstone, Kent

The Lenham School

Ham Lane, Maidstone, ME17 2LL

Ofsted rating

Good

Inspected 5 February 2025

Pupils

826

Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

826

Headteacher

Mr Robbie Ferguson

Type

Secondary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Kent

Academy

Yes

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About The Lenham School

The Lenham School is a secondary academy in Lenham, Maidstone, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Good (inspected 5 February 2025)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

N/A

A-Level results

Not published

91%

Attendance

100% − absence

31%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

The Lenham School term dates

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

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Frequently asked

What type of school is The Lenham School?

The Lenham School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does The Lenham School cover?

The Lenham School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.

What SEND support does The Lenham School offer?

The Lenham School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.

What is The Lenham School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Lenham School Good after its inspection on 5 February 2025.

Where is The Lenham School?

The Lenham School is at Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 2LL.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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