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The Lenham School
Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2LL
The Lenham School is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Valley Invicta Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include School of Science and Technology Maidstone, Valley Park School and Invicta Grammar School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
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6.6Fulston Manor School
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7.8Valley Park School
8.0Invicta Grammar School
8.0Maidstone Grammar School
8.5Cornwallis Academy
8.8Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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