The Lenham School
URN: 143954 • Maidstone ME17 2LL
Overview
- Name
- The Lenham School
- URN
- 143954
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robbie Ferguson (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01622858267
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ham Lane, Maidstone ME17 2LL
Summary
The Lenham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Maidstone, Kent, with a current enrolment of 826 students and a capacity of 1,012. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, deeply rooted in community values. The Headteacher, Mr. R Ferguson, emphasizes the importance of both academic achievement and personal growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for life beyond school.
The curriculum at The Lenham School is designed around a bespoke Mastery Curriculum, which aims to deliver strong examination results while also promoting personal development through various extracurricular activities. These include sports, arts, music, drama, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, all contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
In line with its TLS Vision 2028, the school is committed to achieving outstanding results and maintaining high attendance rates, while also being recognized for its excellence in personal development. The Lenham School seeks to create a community of kindness and respect, empowering students to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at The Lenham School is designed around a bespoke Mastery Curriculum, which aims to deliver strong examination results while also promoting personal development through various extracurricular activities. These include sports, arts, music, drama, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, all contributing to a well-rounded educational experience.
In line with its TLS Vision 2028, the school is committed to achieving outstanding results and maintaining high attendance rates, while also being recognized for its excellence in personal development. The Lenham School seeks to create a community of kindness and respect, empowering students to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Prospectus (download)
- VIPS at Aylesford (other)
- VIPS at Holborough Lakes (other)
- VIPS at Kings Hill (other)
- VIPS at Leybourne Chase (other)
- News (other)
- Valley Invicta Academies Trust (other)
- VIPS at East Borough (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (76.6)
- Invicta Grammar School (73.3)
- School of Science and Technology Maidstone (68.3)
- Maidstone Grammar School (67.9)
- Valley Park School (60.9)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1012
- Pupils
- 826
- Boys
- 406
- Girls
- 420
- FSM %
- 29.00
- Open date
- 2017-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 826 | 406 | 420 | 1012 | 29.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 805 | 403 | 402 | 1012 | 24.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 732 | 370 | 362 | 1012 | 21.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 732 | 370 | 362 | 1012 | 21.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 657 | 330 | 327 | 1012 | 20.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 589 | 299 | 290 | 1012 | 13.80 |
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