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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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